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Stewatt Family History

Stewatt 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, Sterett, Tewalt, Steuart, Seratt, Sweatt, Steward, Hewatt

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Where is the Stewatt family from?

You can see how Stewatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Stewatt families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Stewatt families living in Argyll. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stewatt's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Stewatt families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Stewatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewatt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Stewatt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Stewatt. For the veterans among your Stewatt 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 Stewatt 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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