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Schoenebeck Family History

Schoenebeck Surname 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: Schoenbeck, Schoeneck, Schoeneberg, Schoenrock, Schoenberg

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Where is the Schoenebeck family from?

You can see how Schoenebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenebeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenebeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schoenebeck families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schoenebeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schoenebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenebeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schoenebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenebeck. 100% of Schoenebeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoenebeck women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Schoenebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Schoenebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenebeck 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schoenebeck. 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 190 military records available for the last name Schoenebeck. For the veterans among your Schoenebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenebeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schoenebeck in 1966 was 46, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoenebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenebeck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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