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Schunhoff Family History

Schunhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Steinhoff, Lehnhoff, Schuff, Schoff, Schroff, Sudhoff

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Where is the Schunhoff family from?

You can see how Schunhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schunhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schunhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schunhoff family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schunhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schunhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schunhoff 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 170 census records available for the last name Schunhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schunhoff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schunhoff. 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 157 military records available for the last name Schunhoff. For the veterans among your Schunhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schunhoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Schunhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schunhoff in 1974 was 90, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schunhoff 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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