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Shonefeld Family History

Shonefeld 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: Schonfeld, Shenefield, Hosfeld, Schoenfeld, Sonnenfeld, Shaneyfelt

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Where is the Shonefeld family from?

You can see how Shonefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shonefeld families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shonefeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shonefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonefeld 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 47 census records available for the last name Shonefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonefeld 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shonefeld. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shonefeld. For the veterans among your Shonefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonefeld lifespan?

Average Shonefeld life expectancy in 1956 was 56 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonefeld 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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