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Shecter Family History

Shecter Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schechter an occupational name for someone who made shafts for spears and lances from Middle Low German schacht ‘shaft’.

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


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Where is the Shecter family from?

You can see how Shecter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shecter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shecter families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shecter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shecter families in 1891.
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What did your Shecter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shecter. 100% of Shecter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shecter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecter 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Shecter. 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 123 military records available for the last name Shecter. For the veterans among your Shecter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shecter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shecter in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecter 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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