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Early Origins of the Shrader family

The surname Shrader was first found in the northern land of Braunschweig (Brunswick,) where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become the backbone of modern Europe. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its particular involvement in military and political affairs.

Early History of the Shrader family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shrader research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1708, 1709, 1736, 1809 and 1826 are included under the topic Early Shrader History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Shrader Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schrader, Schrade, Schraeder, Schraedere, Schraed and others.

Early Notables of the Shrader family

Notables of the time included Heinrich Philipp Ernst Schrader, born in the Harz mountains, who took part in the campaigns of Duke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig-Oels, accompanying him in...
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Shrader Ranking

In the United States, the name Shrader is the 3,942nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


Shrader migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Shrader Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Otho Shrader, who landed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1803 2
  • John Shrader, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1850 2
  • Frederick George Richard Shrader, who landed in Pike County, Ind in 1880 2
Shrader Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Wilhelmina Shrader, aged 42, who arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Blucher" from Cuxhaven, Germany 3
  • Mary Shrader, aged 46, who arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Campania" from Liverpool, England 3
  • Robert S. Shrader, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Mauretania" from Liverpool, England 3
  • J. Wayne Shrader, aged 22, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "San Mateo" from Port Limon, Costa Rica 3
  • Grace Shrader, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Panama" from Cristobal C. Z. 3
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Shrader migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Shrader Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Henry Shrader, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 8th April 1821, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Shrader (post 1700) +

  • E. Roscoe Shrader (1878-1960), American painter and art instructor known for his colorful, post-impressionistic landscapes, figures, and still lifes
  • Dana Jayne Shrader (1956-1972), American competitive swimmer at the 1972 Summer Olympics
  • John Shrader, American sports broadcaster
  • Mark "The Shark" Shrader (b. 1967), retired American professional wrestler, trainer and promoter
  • Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (b. 1990), American multiple award winning actress, the highest-paid actress in the world in 2015 and 2016, perhaps best known for her roles in X-Men and The Hunger Games movies


Suggested Readings for the name Shrader +

  • A History of the Shrader, Schrader, Schrater Family of Pendleton County, West Virginia by Walter L. Eye.

  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  4. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/countess-of-harcourt


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