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Schulenburg Family History

Schulenburg Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example near Lübeck and near Hildesheim.

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


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Where is the Schulenburg family from?

You can see how Schulenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schulenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schulenburg family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Schulenburg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Schulenburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schulenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schulenburg. 32% of Schulenburg men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schulenburg women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schulenburg were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schulenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulenburg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schulenburg. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Schulenburg. For the veterans among your Schulenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulenburg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schulenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schulenburg in 1947 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulenburg 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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