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Stechmann Family History

Stechmann 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: Steckman, Stegmann, Stehman, Wiechmann, Stegemann, Steinmann

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Where is the Stechmann family from?

You can see how Stechmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stechmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stechmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Stechmann families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stechmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stechmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stechmann 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 Stechmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stechmann. 60% of Stechmann men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Stechmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stechmann were Proprietor and Bakery.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bakery
    50%

What Stechmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Stechmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stechmann 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Stechmann. 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 254 military records available for the last name Stechmann. For the veterans among your Stechmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stechmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stechmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stechmann in 1964 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stechmann 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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