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Schonert Family History

Schonert Surname Meaning

German (Schönert): variant of Schöner (see Schoner) with excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Schonert family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schonert. 100% of Schonert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schonert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schonert 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Schonert. 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 785 military records available for the last name Schonert. For the veterans among your Schonert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schonert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schonert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schonert in 1958 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schonert 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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