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Schoenrock Family History

Schoenrock Surname Meaning

German (Schönrock): metonymic occupational name for a baker from Middle High German schœn ‘fine’ (see Schoen) + rogge ‘rye’.

German (Schönrock): nickname for a wearer of fine clothes from Middle High German schœn + rock ‘coat’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Schönrock): nickname (see 2 above) or artificial name composed of German schön ‘beautiful’ + Rock ‘jacket frock coat’.

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


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Where is the Schoenrock family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenrock. 39% of Schoenrock men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Schoenrock women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenrock were Truck Driver and Poultry Raiser.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Poultry Raiser
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoenrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenrock 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Schoenrock. 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 582 military records available for the last name Schoenrock. For the veterans among your Schoenrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenrock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schoenrock in 1953 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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