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Stegg Family History

Stegg 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: Stagg, Steig, Steeg, Steg, Stege, Stein, Teng, Stern, Steen, Streng

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Where is the Stegg family from?

You can see how Stegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stegg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Stegg families living in Cheshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Stegg's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Stegg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegg 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 Stegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stegg. 42% of Stegg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cattleman
    25%

What Stegg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Stegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegg 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Stegg. 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 83 military records available for the last name Stegg. For the veterans among your Stegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stegg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stegg in 1966 was 92, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegg 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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