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Schoenlein Family History

Schoenlein Surname Meaning

German: nickname derived from Schoen with the diminutive or endearing suffix -lein.

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


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Where is the Schoenlein family from?

You can see how Schoenlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schoenlein families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schoenlein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schoenlein families in 1880.
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What did your Schoenlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenlein. 67% of Schoenlein men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoenlein women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenlein were Repair Man and Seamstress.

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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
    67%
  • Repair Man
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Schoenlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Schoenlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenlein 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Schoenlein. 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 229 military records available for the last name Schoenlein. For the veterans among your Schoenlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schoenlein in 1966 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenlein 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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