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Stett Family History

Stett 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: Stott, Swett, Stetz, Stitt, Stein, Brett, Street, Shetty, Strutt

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Where is the Stett family from?

You can see how Stett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stett 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 Stett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stett. 100% of Stett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stett 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Stett. 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 357 military records available for the last name Stett. For the veterans among your Stett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Stett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stett in 1972 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stett 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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