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Schoeni Family History

Schoeni 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: Schoen, Schoenig, Schoene, Schenk, Schei, Schwenk, Schoepp, Schrenk

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Where is the Schoeni family from?

You can see how Schoeni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schoeni families living in Kansas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schoeni's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schoeni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeni. 50% of Schoeni men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Schoeni women worked as a 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Schoeni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Schoeni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeni 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Schoeni. 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 85 military records available for the last name Schoeni. For the veterans among your Schoeni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeni lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schoeni in 1956 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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