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Stewarte Family History

Stewarte 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: Stewart, Schwarte, Steuart, Steward, Seward, Ewart, Dewart, Tarte

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Where is the Stewarte family from?

You can see how Stewarte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewarte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stewarte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Stewarte family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stewarte's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Stewarte families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewarte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Stewarte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewarte 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 Stewarte. 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 21 military records available for the last name Stewarte. For the veterans among your Stewarte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewarte lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Stewarte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stewarte in 1984 was 78, and 82 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stewarte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewarte 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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