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Schechtel Family History

Schechtel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schechter, Schichtel, Schmechel, Schlechter, Shechter, Schachter

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Where is the Schechtel family from?

You can see how Schechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schechtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schechtel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schechtel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schechtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schechtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schechtel. 100% of Schechtel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Schechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Schechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schechtel 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Schechtel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Schechtel. For the veterans among your Schechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schechtel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schechtel in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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