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Schon Family History

Schon Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Schön): see Schoen.

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


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Where is the Schon family from?

You can see how Schon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Schon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schon families in 1911.
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What did your Schon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schon. 100% of Schon 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Schon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schon 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Schon. 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 75,000 military records available for the last name Schon. For the veterans among your Schon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schon in 1957 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schon 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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