About Schechtman
The surname Schechtman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "schecht" which means "to slaughter" or "to butcher." It is an occupational surname typically associated with individuals who worked as ritual slaughterers in Jewish communities, responsible for preparing kosher meat according to Jewish dietary laws. The name Schechtman signifies the ancestral connection to this profession and is often found among Jewish families with Eastern European roots.
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