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Schonsby Family History

Schonsby 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: Schons, Hornsby, Crosby, Schnebly, Schooley, Cosby, Stensby, Sorsby

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Where is the Schonsby family from?

You can see how Schonsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schonsby families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonsby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schonsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonsby ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Schonsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonsby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schonsby. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schonsby. For the veterans among your Schonsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonsby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Schonsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schonsby in 1974 was 79, and 89 in 2001.

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