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Splechter Family History

Splechter 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: Sprecher, Schechter, Schlechter, Shechter, Specter, Lichter, Pachter

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Where is the Splechter family from?

You can see how Splechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splechter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Splechter families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Splechter's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Splechter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splechter 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 112 census records available for the last name Splechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splechter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Splechter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Splechter. For the veterans among your Splechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splechter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Splechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Splechter in 1967 was 73, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splechter 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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