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Stegan Family History

Stegan 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: Stefan, Stepan, Segan, Stegen, Stegman, Stein, Stern, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Stegan family from?

You can see how Stegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stegan families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stegan's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Stegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegan 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 Stegan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Stegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Stegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Stegan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stegan. For the veterans among your Stegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1970, in the United States, Stegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Stegan in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegan 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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