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Schaecher Family History

Schaecher Surname Meaning

German (Schächer): see Schacher.

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


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Where is the Schaecher family from?

You can see how Schaecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Schaecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Schaecher families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Schaecher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schaecher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaecher 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 Schaecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaecher. 45% of Schaecher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schaecher women worked as a Household.

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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
    45%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    100%

What Schaecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Schaecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaecher 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Schaecher. 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 145 military records available for the last name Schaecher. For the veterans among your Schaecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaecher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schaecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schaecher in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaecher 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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