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Shoenborn Family History

Shoenborn 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: Schoenborn, Shenton, Schoendorf, Schoenberg, Seaborn, Sonneborn

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Where is the Shoenborn family from?

You can see how Shoenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoenborn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoenborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shoenborn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoenborn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoenborn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoenborn 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 Shoenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoenborn. 34% of Shoenborn men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Shoenborn women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Common Labor
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Shoenborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Shoenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoenborn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shoenborn. 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 Shoenborn. For the veterans among your Shoenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoenborn lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Shoenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shoenborn in 1999 was 87, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoenborn 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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