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Schons Family History

Schons Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Schantz.

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


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Where is the Schons family from?

You can see how Schons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schons family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schons's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Schons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schons 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 Schons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schons. 34% of Schons men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schons women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schons were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schons 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Schons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Schons. For the veterans among your Schons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schons lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schons in 1956 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schons 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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