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Steckner Family History

Steckner 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: Steckler, Stockner, Stecker, Strecker, Seckler, Stickler, Tickner

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Where is the Steckner family from?

You can see how Steckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steckner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Steckner family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steckner's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Steckner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Steckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Steckner. 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 142 military records available for the last name Steckner. For the veterans among your Steckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Steckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Steckner in 1972 was 66, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steckner 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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