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Schoenauer Family History

Schoenauer Surname Meaning

German (Schönauer): see Schonauer.

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


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Where is the Schoenauer family from?

You can see how Schoenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Schoenauer families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schoenauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenauer families in 1880.
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What did your Schoenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenauer. 36% of Schoenauer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schoenauer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenauer were Lograiser and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Lograiser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Schoenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenauer 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Schoenauer. 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 84 military records available for the last name Schoenauer. For the veterans among your Schoenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schoenauer in 1965 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenauer 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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