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Shecther Family History

Shecther 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: Shecter, Sheckler, Heather, Seither, Sether, Stecher, Shechter

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Where is the Shecther family from?

You can see how Shecther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shecther families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shecther family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shecther's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shecther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shecther 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 4 census records available for the last name Shecther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecther 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shecther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shecther. For the veterans among your Shecther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecther 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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