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Stedje Family History

Stedje 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: Sterle, Steele, Stelle, Sledge, Steve, Stene, Steidle, Stade, Stude

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Where is the Stedje family from?

You can see how Stedje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stedje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Stedje families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Stedje's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stedje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedje 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 Stedje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stedje. 100% of Stedje 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 Stedje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Stedje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedje 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Stedje. 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 177 military records available for the last name Stedje. For the veterans among your Stedje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stedje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stedje in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stedje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stedje 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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