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Shechter Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Schechter ‘slaughterer’.

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


Similar surnames: Schechter, Schachter, Schecter, Schacter, Shecter, Schlechter

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Where is the Shechter family from?

You can see how Shechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shechter families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shechter's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shechter families in 1911.
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What did your Shechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shechter. 46% of Shechter men worked as a Proprietor and 56% of Shechter women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shechter were Baker and Operator. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Baker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shechter 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Shechter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Shechter. For the veterans among your Shechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shechter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Shechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shechter in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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