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Shonfeld Family History

Shonfeld Surname Meaning

from any of mumerous places in Germany and Austria named Schönfeld or Schönefeld. As a Jewish name it may sometimes be ornamental.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shonfeld family from?

You can see how Shonfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shonfeld families living in Surrey. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shonfeld's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Shonfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Shonfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shonfeld. 100% of Shonfeld men worked as a Master Tailor and 89% of Shonfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housemaid
    12%

What Shonfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shonfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonfeld 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Shonfeld. 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 76 military records available for the last name Shonfeld. For the veterans among your Shonfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shonfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shonfeld in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonfeld 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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