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Stekr Family History

Stekr 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: Steer, Stehr, Stear, Sterr, Stein, Saeki, Oster, Star, Speer, Stern

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Where is the Stekr family from?

You can see how Stekr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stekr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stekr families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stekr's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Stekr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stekr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Stekr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stekr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Stekr. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stekr. For the veterans among your Stekr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stekr lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Stekr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stekr in 1983 was 76, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stekr 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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