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Schoenleber Family History

Schoenleber Surname Meaning

South German (Schönleber): nickname for someone who led a comfortable or luxurious life

from Middle High German schœn ‘fine’ (see Schoen) + an agent derivative of leben ‘to live’.

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


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Where is the Schoenleber family from?

You can see how Schoenleber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenleber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenleber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Schoenleber families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schoenleber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoenleber families in 1880.
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What did your Schoenleber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoenleber. 15% of Schoenleber men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Pipe Maker
    15%
  • Pressman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenleber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenleber 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Schoenleber. 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 530 military records available for the last name Schoenleber. For the veterans among your Schoenleber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenleber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenleber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schoenleber in 1955 was 41, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenleber 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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