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Shechner Family History

Shechner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shechter, Schechner, Sheckler, Lechner, Shecter, Schechter, Rechner

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Where is the Shechner family from?

You can see how Shechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shechner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shechner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shechner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shechner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shechner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shechner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shechner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shechner. For the veterans among your Shechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shechner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Shechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shechner in 1978 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shechner 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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