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Stepten Family History

Stepten 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: Stepien, Stephen, Stepter, Steen, Steven, Sterken, Stepper, Stepney

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Where is the Stepten family from?

You can see how Stepten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stepten families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Stepten families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stepten's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Stepten families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepten 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 39 census records available for the last name Stepten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stepten. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stepten. For the veterans among your Stepten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepten 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stepten

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