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Shoen Family History

Shoen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schön or Schoen.

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


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Where is the Shoen family from?

You can see how Shoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Shoen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shoen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoen 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 Shoen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoen. 26% of Shoen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shoen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoen were Truck Driver and Home Maker.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Home Maker
    17%

What Shoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoen 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Shoen. 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 500 military records available for the last name Shoen. For the veterans among your Shoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shoen in 1964 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoen 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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