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Schonfeldt Family History

Schonfeldt 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: Schonfeld, Schoenfeldt, Schoenfeld, Schlotfeldt, Hofeldt, Schofield

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Where is the Schonfeldt family from?

You can see how Schonfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schonfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schonfeldt families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schonfeldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schonfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schonfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonfeldt 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Schonfeldt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schonfeldt. For the veterans among your Schonfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schonfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schonfeldt in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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