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Schoonveld Family History

Schoonveld 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: Schoenfeld, Schonfeld, Schoenwald, Schofield, Schoonover, Schoenfeldt

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Where is the Schoonveld family from?

You can see how Schoonveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoonveld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schoonveld families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schoonveld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoonveld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoonveld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoonveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoonveld. 50% of Schoonveld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoonveld women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Schoonveld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Schoonveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoonveld 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Schoonveld. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schoonveld. For the veterans among your Schoonveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoonveld lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Schoonveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schoonveld in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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