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Schonburg Family History

Schonburg 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: Schomburg, Schonberg, Schoenberg, Schomberg, Eschenburg, Schnurr

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Where is the Schonburg family from?

You can see how Schonburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonburg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schonburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schonburg families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schonburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schonburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schonburg. 100% of Schonburg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Schonburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonburg 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Schonburg. 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 118 military records available for the last name Schonburg. For the veterans among your Schonburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonburg lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Schonburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schonburg in 1985 was 84, and 46 in 1999.

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