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Schuring Name Meaning

Dutch; North German (Schüring): derivative of Middle Dutch schuur schuer Middle Low German schure ‘barn’ with -ing suffix for someone who lived near a prominent barn or worked there. North German (Schüring): topographic name from Middle Low German schuringe ‘protection’; ‘barn shed’. North German: nickname from Middle Low German schūr ‘sly clever’; see also Schur

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


Similar surnames: Schubring, Scharping, Schmaling, Schwarting, Haring, Syring

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Where is the Schuring family from?

You can see how Schuring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuring family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schuring families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schuring's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schuring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuring. 27% of Schuring men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schuring women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuring were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schuring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuring 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Schuring. 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 471 military records available for the last name Schuring. For the veterans among your Schuring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schuring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schuring in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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