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Stetzer Family History

Stetzer Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German stotze ‘clod lump’ hence a nickname for a stockily built man.

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


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Where is the Stetzer family from?

You can see how Stetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Stetzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Stetzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stetzer 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 Stetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stetzer. 20% of Stetzer men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Stetzer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stetzer were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Stetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetzer 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Stetzer. 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 431 military records available for the last name Stetzer. For the veterans among your Stetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stetzer in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stetzer 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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