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Schoner Family History

Schoner Surname Meaning

German (Schöner): see Schoener.

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


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Where is the Schoner family from?

You can see how Schoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schoner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schoner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schoner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoner. 19% of Schoner men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Schoner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoner were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Schoner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoner 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Schoner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schoner. For the veterans among your Schoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schoner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schoner in 1955 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoner 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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