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Schecter Family History

Schecter Surname Meaning

Altered form of Jewish Schechter.

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


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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 1911 there were 11 Schecter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schecter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schecter families in 1911.
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What did your Schecter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schecter. 46% of Schecter men worked as a Marchande.

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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

  • Marchande
    46%
  • Merchant
    37%
  • Peddler
    19%

What Schecter family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schecter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schecter 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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