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Stecht Family History

Stecht 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: Specht, Sticht, Stech, Utecht, Hecht, Luecht, Stich, Recht, Stach

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Where is the Stecht family from?

You can see how Stecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Stecht families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Stecht's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Stecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Stecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stecht 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stecht. 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 15 military records available for the last name Stecht. For the veterans among your Stecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stecht lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Stecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stecht in 1978 was 73, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stecht 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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