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Shectman Family History

Shectman 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: Shechtman, Schectman, Speckman, Hetman, Sherman, Steckman, Schechtman

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Where is the Shectman family from?

You can see how Shectman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shectman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shectman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shectman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shectman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shectman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shectman 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 Shectman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shectman. 43% of Shectman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Truckman
    29%
  • Lawyer
    29%

What Shectman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Shectman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shectman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Shectman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shectman. For the veterans among your Shectman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shectman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Shectman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shectman in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shectman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shectman 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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