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Stekly Family History

Stekly 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: Stelly, Steely, Stella, Stell, Sealy, Shealy, Stokey, Sterle, Steele

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Where is the Stekly family from?

You can see how Stekly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stekly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stekly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Stekly families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Stekly's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Stekly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stekly 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 Stekly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stekly. 25% of Stekly men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Stekly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Stekly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stekly 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Stekly. 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 72 military records available for the last name Stekly. For the veterans among your Stekly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stekly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Stekly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stekly in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stekly 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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