Schekter Family History

Schekter Surname 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: Schetter, Schecter, Schutter, Scheuer, Scheiner, Chester, Scherzer, Scherer, Scheer, Scherber

79	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
49	Census and Voter Lists
26	Member Trees

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Where is the Schekter family from?

You can see how Schekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schekter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schekter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schekter families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schekter 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 Schekter family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 49 census records available for the last name Schekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schekter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Schekter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Schekter. For the veterans among your Schekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schekter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Schekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schekter in 1977 was 85, and 79 in 1999.

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Schekter Surname Meaning

Where is the Schekter family from?

What Schekter family records will you find?

What is the average Schekter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Schekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schekter in 1977 was 85, and 79 in 1999.

Schekter Family History

Schekter Surname Meaning

204 record(s) for Schekter

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Schekter Surname Meaning

204 record(s) for Schekter

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Where is the Schekter family from?

What Schekter family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schekter family history

What is the average Schekter lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schekter family tree

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