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Stewas Family History

Stewas 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, Stead, Stefan, Skewes, Staas, Stas, Stepan, Tews, Tewes

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Where is the Stewas family from?

You can see how Stewas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewas family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Stewas families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Stewas family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stewas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Stewas families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Stewas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Stewas. 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 Stewas. For the veterans among your Stewas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewas 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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