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Schoenfeldt Family History

Schoenfeldt Surname Meaning

German (Schönfeldt): variant of Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld).

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


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Where is the Schoenfeldt family from?

You can see how Schoenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenfeldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schoenfeldt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoenfeldt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoenfeldt families in 1891.
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What did your Schoenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenfeldt. 24% of Schoenfeldt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schoenfeldt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenfeldt were Mechanic 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Schoenfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenfeldt 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. 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 628 military records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. For the veterans among your Schoenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schoenfeldt in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenfeldt 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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