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Schoeneman Family History

Schoeneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönemann (see Schoenemann).

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


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Where is the Schoeneman family from?

You can see how Schoeneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Schoeneman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeneman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schoeneman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schoeneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeneman. 26% of Schoeneman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schoeneman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeneman were Proprietor and Sales Lady.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%

What Schoeneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoeneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeneman 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Schoeneman. 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 668 military records available for the last name Schoeneman. For the veterans among your Schoeneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schoeneman in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoeneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeneman 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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