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Stetsen Family History

Stetsen 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: Stetser, Stetson, Steen, Steven, Stenson, Sterken, Stetter, Stassen

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Where is the Stetsen family from?

You can see how Stetsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stetsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Stetsen families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stetsen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stetsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stetsen 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 223 census records available for the last name Stetsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetsen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Stetsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Stetsen. For the veterans among your Stetsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Stetsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stetsen in 1971 was 71, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stetsen 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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