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Schoenbohm Family History

Schoenbohm 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: Schoenborn, Schoenbaum, Schoenbeck, Schoenrock, Schoendorf

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Where is the Schoenbohm family from?

You can see how Schoenbohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenbohm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schoenbohm family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schoenbohm's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoenbohm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenbohm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenbohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoenbohm. 100% of Schoenbohm women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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What Schoenbohm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Schoenbohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenbohm 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schoenbohm. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schoenbohm. For the veterans among your Schoenbohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenbohm lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenbohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schoenbohm in 1978 was 92, and 96 in 2004.

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