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Schoenig Family History

Schoenig Surname Meaning

German (Schönig): probably a habitational name from any of several places called Schöning or Schöningen.

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


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Where is the Schoenig family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenig. 25% of Schoenig men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schoenig women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenig were Janitor and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Schoenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenig 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Schoenig. 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 359 military records available for the last name Schoenig. For the veterans among your Schoenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenig lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Schoenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schoenig in 1949 was 47, and 77 in 2003.

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