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Schoenbaum Family History

Schoenbaum Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönbaum): artificial name composed of German schön ‘beautiful’ + Baum ‘tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schoenwald, Schonbrun, Schoenberg, Schoenthal, Schoenrock, Eichenbaum

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Where is the Schoenbaum family from?

You can see how Schoenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schoenbaum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schoenbaum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoenbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenbaum. 43% of Schoenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schoenbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenbaum were Manager and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenbaum 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Schoenbaum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Schoenbaum. For the veterans among your Schoenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schoenbaum in 1962 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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