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Schochet Family History

Schochet Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a ritual slaughterer Yiddish shoykhet (of Hebrew origin).

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


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Where is the Schochet family from?

You can see how Schochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schochet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schochet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Schochet families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schochet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schochet families in 1920.
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What did your Schochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schochet. 50% of Schochet men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%

What Schochet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Schochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schochet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schochet. 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 130 military records available for the last name Schochet. For the veterans among your Schochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schochet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schochet in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schochet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schochet 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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