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Shekter Family History

Shekter 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, Shetter, Setter, Schetter, Chester, Shearer, Hefter, Shorter

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Where is the Shekter family from?

You can see how Shekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shekter family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shekter's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Shekter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekter 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 117 census records available for the last name Shekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekter 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Shekter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shekter. For the veterans among your Shekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shekter in 1962 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shekter 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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