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Schoennagel Family History

Schoennagel 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: Schoenbauer, Schoenthal, Schoenfeld, Schlegel, Schenkel, Schoenwald

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Schoennagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoennagel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schoennagel. 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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There are 50 military records available for the last name Schoennagel. For the veterans among your Schoennagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoennagel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schoennagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schoennagel in 1965 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

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