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Schoenly Family History

Schoenly Name Meaning

Swiss German: nickname from a pet form of Schoen ‘handsome’.

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


Similar surnames: Schoen, Schnebly, Schoener, Schoell, Schoene, Schey, Schoewe, Shoen

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Where is the Schoenly family from?

You can see how Schoenly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoenly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoenly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 50 Schoenly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Schoenly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoenly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoenly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoenly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoenly. 28% of Schoenly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schoenly women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Schoenly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoenly 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Schoenly. 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 145 military records available for the last name Schoenly. For the veterans among your Schoenly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoenly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoenly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schoenly in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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