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Schoenenberg Family History

Schoenenberg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schoeneberg, Schoenberg, Schoenenberger, Schneeberg, Schnakenberg

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Where is the Schoenenberg family from?

You can see how Schoenenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schoenenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoenenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schoenenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Schoenenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenenberg 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Schoenenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Schoenenberg. For the veterans among your Schoenenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenenberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schoenenberg in 1960 was 43, and 45 in 2004.

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