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Schonter Family History

Schonter 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: Schoner, Schutter, Schetter, Schopper, Schlotter, Shorter, Scholer

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Where is the Schonter family from?

You can see how Schonter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schonter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schonter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schonter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schonter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Schonter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonter 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Schonter. 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 140 military records available for the last name Schonter. For the veterans among your Schonter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Schonter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schonter in 1974 was 89, and 66 in 2002.

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