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Shonfeld Family History

Shonfeld Name Meaning

from any of mumerous places in Germany and Austria named Schönfeld or Schönefeld. As a Jewish name it may sometimes be ornamental.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Schonfeld, Hosfeld, Schoenfeld, Seinfeld, Kronfeld, Shoenfelt

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Where is the Shonfeld family from?

You can see how Shonfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shonfeld families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shonfeld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shonfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shonfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shonfeld. 100% of Shonfeld 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Shonfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonfeld 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Shonfeld. 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 76 military records available for the last name Shonfeld. For the veterans among your Shonfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shonfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shonfeld in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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