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Schoeneweg Family History

Schoeneweg 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: Schoeneberg, Schoenberg, Schoenleber, Schoewe, Schoeneck, Groeneweg

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Where is the Schoeneweg family from?

You can see how Schoeneweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeneweg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schoeneweg families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schoeneweg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoeneweg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeneweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Schoeneweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeneweg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schoeneweg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schoeneweg. For the veterans among your Schoeneweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeneweg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Schoeneweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schoeneweg in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeneweg 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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