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Shechtman Family History

Shechtman Surname Meaning

Jewish: occupational name for a slaughterer (see Schechter).

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


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Where is the Shechtman family from?

You can see how Shechtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shechtman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shechtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shechtman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shechtman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shechtman families in 1891.
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What did your Shechtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shechtman. 35% of Shechtman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Shechtman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shechtman were Cutter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Shechtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Shechtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shechtman 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Shechtman. 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 139 military records available for the last name Shechtman. For the veterans among your Shechtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shechtman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shechtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shechtman in 1956 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shechtman 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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