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Schonzeit Family History

Schonzeit 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: Schonert, Schneid, Schanzer, Schochet, Schonfeld, Schonberg, Schobert

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Where is the Schonzeit family from?

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

What did your Schonzeit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Schonzeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonzeit 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Schonzeit. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schonzeit. For the veterans among your Schonzeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonzeit lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Schonzeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schonzeit in 1952 was 34, and 72 in 2002.

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