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Schachtman Family History

Schachtman 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: Schechtman, Schuchman, Shechtman, Schectman, Schlotman, Nachtman

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Where is the Schachtman family from?

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

What did your Schachtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schachtman. 100% of Schachtman 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 Schachtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Schachtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schachtman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Schachtman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schachtman. For the veterans among your Schachtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schachtman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schachtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schachtman in 1963 was 91, and 70 in 2003.

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