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Schacter Family History

Schacter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schechter.

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


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Where is the Schacter family from?

You can see how Schacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schacter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schacter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schacter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schacter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schacter families in 1911.
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What did your Schacter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schacter. 50% of Schacter men worked as a Cutter.

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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 1921

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schacter 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Schacter. 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 Schacter. For the veterans among your Schacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schacter lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schacter in 1951 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schacter 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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