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Schoenhaut Family History

Schoenhaut 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: Schoenbaum, Schoenhals, Schoenthal, Schoenwald, Schoenherr

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Where is the Schoenhaut family from?

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

What did your Schoenhaut ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Schoenhaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenhaut 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schoenhaut. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schoenhaut. For the veterans among your Schoenhaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenhaut lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Schoenhaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schoenhaut in 1967 was 76, and 60 in 1998.

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