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Sheckter Family History

Sheckter 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: Sheckler, Shecter, Shechter, Seckler, Heckler, Steckler, Specker

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Where is the Sheckter family from?

You can see how Sheckter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheckter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sheckter families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sheckter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckter 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 210 census records available for the last name Sheckter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckter 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sheckter. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sheckter. For the veterans among your Sheckter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sheckter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sheckter in 1969 was 79, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckter 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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