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Schoenfield Family History

Schoenfield 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: Schoenfeld, Schofield, Schonfeld, Schoenfeldt, Scholfield

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Where is the Schoenfield family from?

You can see how Schoenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schoenfield families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schoenfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenfield. 23% of Schoenfield men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Schoenfield women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenfield were Lawyer and Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Lawyer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenfield 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Schoenfield. 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 230 military records available for the last name Schoenfield. For the veterans among your Schoenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schoenfield in 1955 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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