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Shoenfelt Family History

Shoenfelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld).

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


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Where is the Shoenfelt family from?

You can see how Shoenfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoenfelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoenfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 52 Shoenfelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoenfelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoenfelt families in 1880.
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What did your Shoenfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoenfelt. 57% of Shoenfelt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shoenfelt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shoenfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shoenfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoenfelt 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Shoenfelt. 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 239 military records available for the last name Shoenfelt. For the veterans among your Shoenfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoenfelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shoenfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shoenfelt in 1962 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoenfelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoenfelt 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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