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Schonner Family History

Schonner 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: Schoener, Schoner, Scheiner, Schopper, Scholer, Conner, Schomer

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Where is the Schonner family from?

You can see how Schonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schonner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schonner families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schonner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Schonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schonner. 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 141 military records available for the last name Schonner. For the veterans among your Schonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schonner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schonner

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