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Schoeneweis Family History

Schoeneweis 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: Schoenstein, Schoeneberg, Schoenbeck, Schoenfeld, Schoenberg

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Where is the Schoeneweis family from?

You can see how Schoeneweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeneweis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeneweis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schoeneweis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeneweis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoeneweis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeneweis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeneweis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schoeneweis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Schoeneweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeneweis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schoeneweis. 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 74 military records available for the last name Schoeneweis. For the veterans among your Schoeneweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeneweis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schoeneweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schoeneweis in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 2002.

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