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Schroer Name Meaning

North German (Schrör and Schröer): variant of Schröder (see Schroeder ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schroder, Schryer, Schroyer, Schraer, Schoer, Schroeter, Schroen

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Where is the Schroer family from?

You can see how Schroer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Schroer families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schroer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schroer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Schroer. 100% of Schroer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schroer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schroer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schroer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Schroer. For the veterans among your Schroer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schroer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schroer in 1950 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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