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Stegner Family History

Stegner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Steger or Stegen.

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


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Where is the Stegner family from?

You can see how Stegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stegner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 78 Stegner families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Stegner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stegner families in 1880.
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What did your Stegner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stegner. 22% of Stegner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Stegner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stegner were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegner 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Stegner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stegner. For the veterans among your Stegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stegner in 1951 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stegner 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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