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Schlechter Family History

Schlechter Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schlächter (see Schlachter).

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


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Where is the Schlechter family from?

You can see how Schlechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlechter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schlechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Schlechter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlechter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schlechter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlechter 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 Schlechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlechter. 28% of Schlechter men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schlechter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlechter were Watchman and Laboratory Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laboratory Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlechter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schlechter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schlechter. For the veterans among your Schlechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlechter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schlechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schlechter in 1952 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlechter 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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