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Stege Family History

Stege Surname Meaning

North German; Dutch (also Van der Stege): variant of Steg. Compare Steege.

Dutch (also Van der Stege): habitational name for someone from any of the places called (Ter) Steg(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stege family from?

You can see how Stege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stege family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stege families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stege's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Stege families in 1891.
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What did your Stege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stege. 22% of Stege men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Stege women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stege were Farming and Clerical.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerical
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stege 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stege. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stege. For the veterans among your Stege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stege lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stege in 1957 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stege 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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