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Schoonbeck Family History

Schoonbeck Name 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: Schoenbeck, Schoeneck, Schwanbeck, Schoenrock, Schoenberg, Schneck

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Where is the Schoonbeck family from?

You can see how Schoonbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoonbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoonbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schoonbeck families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoonbeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schoonbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoonbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoonbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Window Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoonbeck. 34% of Schoonbeck men worked as a Window Cleaner. .

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
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What Schoonbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Schoonbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoonbeck 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Schoonbeck. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schoonbeck. For the veterans among your Schoonbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoonbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schoonbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schoonbeck in 1964 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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