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Tschetter Family History

Tschetter Surname Meaning

German (Liechtenstein): unexplained. This name was once also common in Russia.

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


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Where is the Tschetter family from?

You can see how Tschetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tschetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 122 Tschetter families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 94% of all the recorded Tschetter's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Tschetter families in 1880.
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What did your Tschetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tschetter. 60% of Tschetter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tschetter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tschetter were Farming and Cook.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Cook
    12%

What Tschetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tschetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschetter 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Tschetter. 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 560 military records available for the last name Tschetter. For the veterans among your Tschetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschetter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tschetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tschetter in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschetter 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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