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Shochet Family History

Shochet 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: Schochet, Crochet, Shockey, Sarchet, Socher, Hecht, Hoch, Kocher

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Where is the Shochet family from?

You can see how Shochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shochet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shochet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shochet families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shochet's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shochet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shochet 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 Shochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk Rent Collector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shochet. 100% of Shochet men worked as a Clerk Rent Collector and 100% of Shochet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk Rent Collector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shochet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Shochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shochet 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Shochet. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shochet. For the veterans among your Shochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shochet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shochet in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shochet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shochet 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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