Schoenwald Family History

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Schoenwald Name Meaning

German (Schönwald) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places named Schönwald. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German schön ‘beautiful’ + Wald ‘forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schoenfeld, Schoenthal, Schoendorf, Seewald, Rosenwald, Schoenbaum

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Schoenwald Family Origin

Where is the Schoenwald family from?

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You can see how Schoenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenwald families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schoenwald families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Schoenwald's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Schoenwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schoenwald Family Occupations

What did your Schoenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, (agent) and No Occupation were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Schoenwald. 50% of Schoenwald men worked as a (agent) and 50% of Schoenwald women worked as a No Occupation. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoenwald were Trainee and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • (agent)
    50%
  • Trainee
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • No Occupation
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Schoenwald Historical Records

What Schoenwald family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenwald census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 512 immigration records available for the last name Schoenwald. 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 Card

There are 324 military records available for the last name Schoenwald. For the veterans among your Schoenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schoenwald Life Expectancy

What is the average Schoenwald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schoenwald in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoenwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoenwald 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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