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Schoedinger Family History

Schoedinger 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: Schlesinger, Schwendinger, Scheiner, Schlinger, Schoeppner, Schweiger

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Where is the Schoedinger family from?

You can see how Schoedinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoedinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoedinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schoedinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoedinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schoedinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoedinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoedinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Schoedinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoedinger 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Schoedinger. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schoedinger. For the veterans among your Schoedinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoedinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schoedinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schoedinger in 1962 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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