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Schoenmann Family History

Schoenmann 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: Schoenemann, Schoemann, Schuenemann, Scheumann, Schiemann, Schuermann

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Where is the Schoenmann family from?

You can see how Schoenmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Schoenmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoenmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoenmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoenmann. 43% of Schoenmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%
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What Schoenmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Schoenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenmann 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Schoenmann. 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 133 military records available for the last name Schoenmann. For the veterans among your Schoenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenmann lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schoenmann in 1942 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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