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Stemak Family History

Stemak 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: Stead, Tezak, Sterk, Selak, Slezak, Stupak, Sedmak, Steck, Stemm

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Where is the Stemak family from?

You can see how Stemak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stemak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stemak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stemak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemak 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 24 census records available for the last name Stemak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stemak. 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 military records available for the last name Stemak. For the veterans among your Stemak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemak lifespan?

Average Stemak life expectancy in 1974 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stemak 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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