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Stepe Family History

Stepe 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: Sepe, Steve, Stene, Stepp, Stipe, Tepe, Steppe, Stege, Stein, Stone

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Where is the Stepe family from?

You can see how Stepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stepe family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stepe's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Stepe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepe 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 380 census records available for the last name Stepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepe 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Stepe. 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 171 military records available for the last name Stepe. For the veterans among your Stepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stepe in 1963 was 71, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepe 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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