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Steckar Family History

Steckar 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: Stecker, Strecker, Steckman, Steckel, Steckler, Stockard, Stucker

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Where is the Steckar family from?

You can see how Steckar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Steckar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Steckar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Steckar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Steckar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckar 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 47 census records available for the last name Steckar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Steckar. 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 military records available for the last name Steckar. For the veterans among your Steckar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckar lifespan?

Average Steckar life expectancy in 1963 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steckar 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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