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Origins of the Schoon surname

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About the Schoons

We have a total number of 693 records for people with the last name Schoon.

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Where do most Schoons live?

In 1921, most Schoons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Schoons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 602 records for the Schoon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Schoons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Schoons.

What are the most common Schoon first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Schoon family members

Common jobs for Schoons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Schoons in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Housewife

6

Domestic Servant

3

Worsted Spinner

3

Worsted Weaver

3

Common Male occupations for Schoons in 1921
Carpenter

4

General Farmers

4

Tailor

4

Mechanic

3

Works In Worsd Factor

3

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