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Schoenherr Family History

Schoenherr Surname Meaning

German (Schönherr): nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces from Middle High German schœn ‘fine’.

(see Schoen) + herre ‘lord gentleman’.

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


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Where is the Schoenherr family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenherr. 37% of Schoenherr men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Schoenherr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenherr were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Schoenherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoenherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenherr 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Schoenherr. 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 976 military records available for the last name Schoenherr. For the veterans among your Schoenherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenherr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schoenherr in 1955 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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