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Schoeneberg Family History

Schoeneberg Surname Meaning

German (Schöneberg): variant of Schönberg (see Schoenberg).

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


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Where is the Schoeneberg family from?

You can see how Schoeneberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeneberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeneberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schoeneberg families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Schoeneberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoeneberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schoeneberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeneberg. 30% of Schoeneberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schoeneberg women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Case Maker
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schoeneberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Schoeneberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeneberg 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Schoeneberg. 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 255 military records available for the last name Schoeneberg. For the veterans among your Schoeneberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeneberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeneberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schoeneberg in 1950 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoeneberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeneberg 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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