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Stem Family History

Stem Name Meaning

Altered form of German Stemm .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Siem, Stemm, Steg, Seem, Swem, Stam, Stum, Steer, Slemp, Klem

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Where is the Stem family from?

You can see how Stem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stem families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stem families in 1891.
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What did your Stem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stem. 60% of Stem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Stem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stem 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Stem. For the veterans among your Stem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stem in 1958 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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