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Schoene Family History

Schoene Surname Meaning

German (Schöne):: variant of Schoen topographic name from a piece of land so named.

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


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Where is the Schoene family from?

You can see how Schoene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Schoene families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Schoene's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schoene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schoene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoene. 28% of Schoene men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schoene women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoene were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Schoene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoene 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schoene. 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 738 military records available for the last name Schoene. For the veterans among your Schoene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoene lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schoene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schoene in 1956 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoene 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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