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Shoener Family History

Shoener Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schöner or Schoener .

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


Similar surnames: Shofner, Shaner, Schoener, Hoener, Shoen, Schoner, Shober, Sheerer

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Where is the Shoener family from?

You can see how Shoener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Shoener families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shoener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoener. 32% of Shoener men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shoener women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoener were Carpenter 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
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shoener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoener 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Shoener. 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 365 military records available for the last name Shoener. For the veterans among your Shoener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shoener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shoener in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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