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Schoeneck Family History

Schoeneck Name Meaning

German (Schöneck): habitational name from any of various places so named from Middle High German schœn ‘beautiful’ + ecke ‘corner’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schoenbeck, Schoenrock, Schoenfeld, Schoenecker, Schoenberg, Schoen

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Where is the Schoeneck family from?

You can see how Schoeneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeneck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeneck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schoeneck families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schoeneck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoeneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeneck. 19% of Schoeneck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoeneck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeneck were Truck Driver and Manager. .

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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
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeneck 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Schoeneck. 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 309 military records available for the last name Schoeneck. For the veterans among your Schoeneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeneck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schoeneck in 1953 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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