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Stechert Family History

Stechert 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: Stecher, Dechert, Stockert, Steiert, Stecker, Stuckert, Steinert

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Where is the Stechert family from?

You can see how Stechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stechert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stechert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Stechert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stechert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stechert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Stechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stechert 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Stechert. 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 190 military records available for the last name Stechert. For the veterans among your Stechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stechert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Stechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stechert in 1968 was 72, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stechert 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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