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Origins of the Schechter surname

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About the Schechters

We have a total number of 799 records for people with the last name Schechter.

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Where do most Schechters live?

In 1921, most Schechters lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Schechters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 125 records for the Schechter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Schechters most likely to marry?

Cohens

&

Filbruns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Schechters.

What are the most common Schechter first names?

  • Harry
  • Morris
  • Rose
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Schechter family members

Common jobs for Schechters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Schechters in 1921
School Girl

2

Secretaries

2

Assisting In The Buisness

1

Dyers Wife

1

House Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Schechters in 1921
Shipping And Receiving Clerks

12

Salespersons

10

Stock Clerks

7

Clerks

6

Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Textile Products

5

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