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Schichta Family History

Schichta 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: Schacht, Schichtel, Schlichte, Schlicht, Shibata, Schlecht, Schacher

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Where is the Schichta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schichta 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 Schichta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schichta. 100% of Schichta men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Schichta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schichta 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schichta. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schichta. For the veterans among your Schichta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schichta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Schichta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schichta in 1973 was 84, and 71 in 1984.

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