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Stehmann Family History

Stehmann 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: Stegmann, Stehman, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Ostermann, Seemann

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Where is the Stehmann family from?

You can see how Stehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stehmann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stehmann family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stehmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stehmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stehmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Stehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehmann 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Stehmann. 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 69 military records available for the last name Stehmann. For the veterans among your Stehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehmann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Stehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stehmann in 1972 was 60, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stehmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stehmann 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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