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Schonder Family History

Schonder 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: Schoeder, Schoner, Schroeder, Schopper, Schindler, Schindel, Schilder

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Where is the Schonder family from?

You can see how Schonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schonder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schonder families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schonder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schonder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schonder. 15% of Schonder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schonder women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    15%
  • Night Watchman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonder 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Schonder. 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 157 military records available for the last name Schonder. For the veterans among your Schonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schonder in 1960 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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