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Stecke Family History

Stecke 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: Steckel, Steck, Stocke, Stecker, Stucke, Stock, Strecker, Stack

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Where is the Stecke family from?

You can see how Stecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stecke family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stecke's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Stecke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stecke 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 Stecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stecke. 43% of Stecke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Minister
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Stecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Stecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stecke 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Stecke. 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 Stecke. For the veterans among your Stecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stecke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Stecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stecke in 1969 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stecke 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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