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Schonen Family History

Schonen 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: Schoen, Schone, Schoner, Schanen, Schnee, Scholer, Scholes, Schomer

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Where is the Schonen family from?

You can see how Schonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schonen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Schonen family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schonen's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Schonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schonen. 100% of Schonen women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Schonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Schonen. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Schonen. For the veterans among your Schonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schonen in 1964 was 56, and 94 in 2001.

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