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Schonberger Family History

Schonberger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schönberger): see Schoenberger.

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


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Where is the Schonberger family from?

You can see how Schonberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schonberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schonberger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schonberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schonberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schonberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Manufacturer Etc and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schonberger. 100% of Schonberger men worked as a Leather Manufacturer Etc and 100% of Schonberger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Leather Manufacturer Etc
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schonberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schonberger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schonberger. For the veterans among your Schonberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schonberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schonberger in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schonberger 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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