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Stedner Family History

Stedner 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: Steiner, Stenner, Stebner, Sterner, Stegner, Stadler, Steer, Spenner

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Where is the Stedner family from?

You can see how Stedner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stedner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Stedner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stedner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stedner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedner 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 Stedner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stedner. 100% of Stedner women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Stedner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Stedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stedner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Stedner. For the veterans among your Stedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Stedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stedner in 1974 was 83, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stedner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stedner 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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