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Stethen Family History

Stethen 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: Stephen, Snethen, Steen, Steven, Blethen, Sterken, Stetter, Sletten

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Where is the Stethen family from?

You can see how Stethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stethen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stethen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Stethen families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stethen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Stethen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stethen 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 150 census records available for the last name Stethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stethen 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 Stethen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Stethen. For the veterans among your Stethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stethen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Stethen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stethen in 1943 was 49, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stethen 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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