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Schulenberg Family History

Schulenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example near Rostock and near Goslar.

There has probably been some confusion with Schulenburg.

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


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Where is the Schulenberg family from?

You can see how Schulenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulenberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schulenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schulenberg family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schulenberg's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Schulenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulenberg 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 Schulenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schulenberg. 17% of Schulenberg men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Schulenberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schulenberg were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Schulenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schulenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulenberg 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Schulenberg. 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 594 military records available for the last name Schulenberg. For the veterans among your Schulenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulenberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schulenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schulenberg in 1943 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulenberg 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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