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Schoenewey Family History

Schoenewey 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: Schoenleber, Schoewe, Schoeneck, Schoenecker, Schoenly, Schoeneberg

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Where is the Schoenewey family from?

You can see how Schoenewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenewey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schoenewey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schoenewey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoenewey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenewey 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 Schoenewey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Schoenewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenewey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schoenewey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schoenewey. For the veterans among your Schoenewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenewey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Schoenewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schoenewey in 1973 was 48, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenewey 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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