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Schoenoff Family History

Schoenoff 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: Schoendorf, Schoeff, Schoenrock, Schoen, Chernoff, Schoof, Schoeneck

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Where is the Schoenoff family from?

You can see how Schoenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schoenoff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schoenoff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Schoenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenoff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schoenoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schoenoff. For the veterans among your Schoenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Schoenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schoenoff in 1963 was 66, and 70 in 1996.

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