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Stesner Family History

Stesner 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: Steiner, Stenner, Stebner, Sterner, Stegner, Tester, Tesser, Steer

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Where is the Stesner family from?

You can see how Stesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stesner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stesner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stesner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stesner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Stesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stesner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stesner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stesner. For the veterans among your Stesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stesner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Stesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stesner in 1972 was 85, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stesner 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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