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Schechner Family History

Schechner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schacher

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schechner family from?

You can see how Schechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schechner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schechner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schechner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schechner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schechner 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 Schechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schechner. 50% of Schechner women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Schechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Schechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schechner 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Schechner. 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 244 military records available for the last name Schechner. For the veterans among your Schechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schechner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schechner in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schechner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schechner 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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