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Shecht Family History

Shecht 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: Hecht, Specht, Sheehy, Schlecht, Luecht, Recht, Sticht, Knecht, Stech

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Where is the Shecht family from?

You can see how Shecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Shecht families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shecht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shecht 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 Shecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shecht. 60% of Shecht men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Shecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Shecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecht 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shecht. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shecht. For the veterans among your Shecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecht lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Shecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shecht in 1970 was 66, and 91 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecht 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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