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Stebb Family History

Stebb 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: Steeb, Steib, Stein, Webb, Stern, Steen, Tubb, Steer, Stead, Stell

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Where is the Stebb family from?

You can see how Stebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stebb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stebb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Stebb family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stebb's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Stebb families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stebb 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 did your Stebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stebb. 100% of Stebb men worked as an Insurance 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Insurance Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Stebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stebb 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Stebb. 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 16 military records available for the last name Stebb. For the veterans among your Stebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stebb lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Stebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stebb in 1977 was 61, and 87 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stebb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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