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Schonsky Family History

Schonsky 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: Schons, Shinsky, Schenk, Schunk, Schnake, Schink, Kuchinsky, Schooley

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Where is the Schonsky family from?

You can see how Schonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schonsky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schonsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonsky ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Schonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schonsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schonsky. For the veterans among your Schonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Schonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schonsky in 1963 was 59, and 85 in 1999.

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