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Stepper Family History

Stepper Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived near a path or ford from Middle High German stapf ‘step path’.

occupational name for an embroiderer or needle-worker from Middle High German steppen ‘to stitch embroider’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stepper family from?

You can see how Stepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Stepper families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Stepper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stepper families in 1891.
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What did your Stepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stepper. 100% of Stepper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepper 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Stepper. 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 825 military records available for the last name Stepper. For the veterans among your Stepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepper lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stepper in 1953 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepper 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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