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Stetka Family History

Stetka 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: Stepka, Stefka, Stella, Straka, Seta, Sterk, Steck, Stika, Stupka

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Where is the Stetka family from?

You can see how Stetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stetka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stetka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stetka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stetka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stetka 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 Stetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Hand and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stetka. 43% of Stetka men worked as a Section Hand and 100% of Stetka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Section Hand
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Assembling
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Stetka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Stetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetka 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Stetka. 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 208 military records available for the last name Stetka. For the veterans among your Stetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stetka in 1954 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stetka 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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