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Schonthal Family History

Schonthal 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: Schoenthal, Schoenthaler, Schoenhals, Schoneman, Scholl, Schott

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Where is the Schonthal family from?

You can see how Schonthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schonthal family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonthal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schonthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Distributer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Schonthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonthal 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Schonthal. 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 114 military records available for the last name Schonthal. For the veterans among your Schonthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonthal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schonthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schonthal in 1963 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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