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Schoenecker Family History

Schoenecker Surname Meaning

German (Schönecker): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Schöneck (see Schoeneck).

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


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Where is the Schoenecker family from?

You can see how Schoenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schoenecker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schoenecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoenecker families in 1880.
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What did your Schoenecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenecker. 24% of Schoenecker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schoenecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenecker were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Schoenecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenecker 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Schoenecker. 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 401 military records available for the last name Schoenecker. For the veterans among your Schoenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schoenecker in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenecker 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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