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Stegemeyer Family History

Stegemeyer 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: Steinmeyer, Stegmeier, Tegtmeyer, Wedemeyer, Stegmaier, Strohmeyer

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Where is the Stegemeyer family from?

You can see how Stegemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegemeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stegemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Stegemeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Stegemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stegemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegemeyer 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 Stegemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stegemeyer. 45% of Stegemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stegemeyer women 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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Stegemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Stegemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegemeyer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Stegemeyer. 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 133 military records available for the last name Stegemeyer. For the veterans among your Stegemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegemeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stegemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stegemeyer in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegemeyer 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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