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Schoningh Family History

Schoningh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schoening, Schwing, Schooling, Schoenig, Chowning, Schleigh, Schuring

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Where is the Schoningh family from?

You can see how Schoningh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoningh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schoningh family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schoningh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoningh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoningh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schoningh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoningh 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schoningh. 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 76 military records available for the last name Schoningh. For the veterans among your Schoningh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoningh lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoningh

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