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Stecky Family History

Stecky 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: Steck, Stucky, Stock, Stack, Stelly, Steckel, Speck, Seck, Stuckey

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Where is the Stecky family from?

You can see how Stecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stecky family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stecky families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Stecky family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stecky's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Stecky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stecky 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 Stecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stecky. 100% of Stecky men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Stecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Stecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stecky 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Stecky. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stecky. For the veterans among your Stecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stecky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Stecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stecky in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stecky 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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