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Schoenacker Family History

Schoenacker 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: Schoenecker, Schoemaker, Schlenker, Schabacker, Schoenleber

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Where is the Schoenacker family from?

You can see how Schoenacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schoenacker families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schoenacker's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoenacker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Schoenacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenacker 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schoenacker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schoenacker. For the veterans among your Schoenacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenacker lifespan?

Average Schoenacker life expectancy in 1969 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoenacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenacker 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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