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Schecter Name Meaning

Altered form of Jewish Schechter .

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


Similar surnames: Shecter, Schacter, Schechter, Schearer, Shechter, Schachter, Scherzer

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Where is the Schecter family from?

You can see how Schecter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schecter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schecter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schecter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schecter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schecter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schecter 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 Schecter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schecter. 67% of Schecter 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Felling Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schecter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schecter 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Schecter. 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 691 military records available for the last name Schecter. For the veterans among your Schecter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schecter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schecter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schecter in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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