This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schonauer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schonauer Family History

Schonauer Surname Meaning

German (Schönauer): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schönau. Compare Schoenauer.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schonauer family from?

You can see how Schonauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schonauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schonauer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Schonauer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schonauer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schonauer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schonauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Schonauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schonauer. 36% of Schonauer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schonauer women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Schonauer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Bartender
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Schonauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Schonauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonauer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schonauer

Passenger Lists

There are 331 immigration records available for the last name Schonauer. 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.

View all Schonauer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schonauer. For the veterans among your Schonauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schonauer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schonauer family history

Discover More

What is the average Schonauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schonauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schonauer in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schonauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schonauer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schonauer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial