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Stegge Family History

Stegge 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: Tegge, Stege, Steege, Hegge, Stagg, Serge, Stage, Sterle, Sogge

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Where is the Stegge family from?

You can see how Stegge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stegge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Stegge families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Stegge's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stegge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegge 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 Stegge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stegge. 100% of Stegge 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 Stegge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Stegge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegge 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Stegge. 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 39 military records available for the last name Stegge. For the veterans among your Stegge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegge lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Stegge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stegge in 1952 was 49, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stegge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegge 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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