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Stedwell Family History

Stedwell 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: Studwell, Sewell, Sidwell, Ledwell, Shadwell, Tidwell, Stowell

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Where is the Stedwell family from?

You can see how Stedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stedwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Stedwell families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stedwell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Stedwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedwell 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 Stedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stedwell. 100% of Stedwell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stedwell women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Stedwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedwell 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Stedwell. 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 Stedwell. For the veterans among your Stedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedwell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stedwell in 1956 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stedwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stedwell 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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