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Stewig Family History

Stewig 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: Steig, Stein, Steding, Teig, Selig, Steeg, Steg, Seelig, Stavig

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Where is the Stewig family from?

You can see how Stewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stewig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Stewig families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stewig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stewig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewig 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 Stewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stewig. 100% of Stewig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Stewig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Stewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewig 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Stewig. 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 32 military records available for the last name Stewig. For the veterans among your Stewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Stewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stewig in 1966 was 73, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewig 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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