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Schoenemann Family History

Schoenemann Surname Meaning

German (Schönemann): derivative of Schön ‘fine beautiful’ (see Schoen) with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Schoenemann family from?

You can see how Schoenemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schoenemann families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Schoenemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenemann families in 1880.
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What did your Schoenemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenemann. 100% of Schoenemann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schoenemann women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Schoenemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenemann 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Schoenemann. 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 664 military records available for the last name Schoenemann. For the veterans among your Schoenemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenemann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schoenemann in 1959 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenemann 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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