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Schoenfeldt Name Meaning

German (Schönfeldt): variant of Schönfeld (see Schoenfeld ).

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


Similar surnames: Shoenfelt, Schoenfeld, Schonfeld, Rosenfeldt, Schoeneman, Schoeffel

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Where is the Schoenfeldt family from?

You can see how Schoenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenfeldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Schoenfeldt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoenfeldt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schoenfeldt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schoenfeldt. 60% of Schoenfeldt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenfeldt 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. 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 628 military records available for the last name Schoenfeldt. For the veterans among your Schoenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schoenfeldt in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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