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Schoenman Family History

Schoenman 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: Schoeneman, Scherman, Schwerman, Schneeman, Schwegman, Schorzman

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Where is the Schoenman family from?

You can see how Schoenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schoenman families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schoenman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenman. 17% of Schoenman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Schoenman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenman were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenman 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Schoenman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Schoenman. For the veterans among your Schoenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schoenman in 1957 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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