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Shoenbeck Family History

Shoenbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Schoeneck, Hornbeck, Schoenrock, Schoenberg, Herbeck

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Where is the Shoenbeck family from?

You can see how Shoenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shoenbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shoenbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shoenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Shoenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoenbeck 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shoenbeck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shoenbeck. For the veterans among your Shoenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoenbeck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Shoenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shoenbeck in 1977 was 66, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoenbeck 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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