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Stejr Family History

Stejr 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: Steer, Stehr, Stear, Sterr, Stein, Oster, Star, Speer, Stern, Steen

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Where is the Stejr family from?

You can see how Stejr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stejr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stejr families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stejr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stejr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stejr 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 Stejr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Stejr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Stejr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stejr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stejr. 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 7 military records available for the last name Stejr. For the veterans among your Stejr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stejr lifespan?

Average Stejr life expectancy in 1986 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stejr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stejr 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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