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Schoneman Family History

Schoneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönemann: see Schoenemann.

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


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Where is the Schoneman family from?

You can see how Schoneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schoneman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoneman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoneman families in 1891.
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What did your Schoneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoneman. 39% of Schoneman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoneman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoneman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoneman 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Schoneman. 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 311 military records available for the last name Schoneman. For the veterans among your Schoneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoneman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Schoneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schoneman in 1941 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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