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Shoenberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schönberger; see Schoenberger .

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


Similar surnames: Shenberger, Schoenberger, Schonberger, Shollenberger, Shallenberger

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Where is the Shoenberger family from?

You can see how Shoenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoenberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shoenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shoenberger. 100% of Shoenberger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoenberger 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Shoenberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 446 military records available for the last name Shoenberger. For the veterans among your Shoenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shoenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shoenberger in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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