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Stedd Family History

Stedd 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: Stead, Shedd, Stidd, Steed, Sledd, Stein, Seda, Smead, Speed, Stern

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Where is the Stedd family from?

You can see how Stedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stedd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stedd families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stedd's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stedd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedd 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 235 census records available for the last name Stedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedd 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Stedd. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stedd. For the veterans among your Stedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Stedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stedd in 1966 was 52, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stedd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stedd 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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