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Stehwien Family History

Stehwien 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: Stepien, Stehlin, Stempien, Stein, Steen, Steven, Stien, Sterken

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Stehwien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehwien 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stehwien. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stehwien. For the veterans among your Stehwien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehwien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stehwien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stehwien in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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