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Schoenbauer Family History

Schoenbauer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing nicknane from a compound of Middle High German schœn(e) ‘beautiful’ + Bauer.

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


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Where is the Schoenbauer family from?

You can see how Schoenbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenbauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schoenbauer families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schoenbauer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoenbauer families in 1920.
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What did your Schoenbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenbauer. 37% of Schoenbauer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoenbauer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Cabinet Maker
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schoenbauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Schoenbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenbauer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Schoenbauer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Schoenbauer. For the veterans among your Schoenbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenbauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schoenbauer in 1963 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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