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Stempek Family History

Stempek 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: Stemper, Stempel, Semper, Tempel, Stepper, Stamper, Steffek, Stipek

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Where is the Stempek family from?

You can see how Stempek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stempek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stempek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stempek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stempek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stempek 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 Stempek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stempek. 50% of Stempek men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Stempek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Stempek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stempek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stempek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Stempek. For the veterans among your Stempek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stempek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Stempek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stempek in 1967 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stempek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stempek 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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