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Schachter Family History

Schachter Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schechter.

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


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Where is the Schachter family from?

You can see how Schachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schachter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schachter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Schachter families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Schachter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schachter families in 1911.
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What did your Schachter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schachter. 20% of Schachter men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Schachter women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schachter were Accountant and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Accountant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schachter 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Schachter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schachter. For the veterans among your Schachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schachter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schachter in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schachter 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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