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Schectman Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Schechtman .

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


Similar surnames: Schechtman, Schuchman, Scheiman, Scherman, Hetman, Schreibman

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Where is the Schectman family from?

You can see how Schectman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schectman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schectman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Schectman families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schectman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schectman families in 1920.
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What did your Schectman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schectman. 25% of Schectman men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Schectman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schectman were Clerk and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Dry Cleaner
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Schectman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schectman 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Schectman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Schectman. For the veterans among your Schectman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schectman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schectman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schectman in 1963 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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