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Schonlaw Family History

Schonlaw 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: Scholar, Scholl, Scholer, Scholes, Schooley, Sholar, Shonka, Schoell

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Where is the Schonlaw family from?

You can see how Schonlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonlaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schonlaw families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonlaw's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schonlaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonlaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Schonlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonlaw 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schonlaw. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schonlaw. For the veterans among your Schonlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonlaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Schonlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schonlaw in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 1999.

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