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Stekar Family History

Stekar 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: Stear, Stewart, Star, Stoker, Smrekar, Steer, Stead, Steuer, Spear

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Where is the Stekar family from?

You can see how Stekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stekar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Stekar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Stekar family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stekar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stekar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stekar 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 41 census records available for the last name Stekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stekar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Stekar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Stekar. For the veterans among your Stekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stekar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Stekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stekar in 1975 was 80, and 71 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stekar 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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