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Stewar Family History

Stewar 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: Stewart, Stear, Steward, Seward, Star, Steer, Stead, Steuer, Spear

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Where is the Stewar family from?

You can see how Stewar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stewar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Stewar families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Stewar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stewar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewar 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 Stewar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stewar. 38% of Stewar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stewar women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stewar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewar 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Stewar. 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 369 military records available for the last name Stewar. For the veterans among your Stewar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stewar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stewar in 1968 was 65, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewar 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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