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Stieghan Family History

Stieghan 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: Stiegman, Siegman, Stephan, Stegman, Stien, Tiernan, Strachan, Skehan

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Where is the Stieghan family from?

You can see how Stieghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stieghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stieghan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stieghan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Stieghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stieghan 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 29 census records available for the last name Stieghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stieghan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Stieghan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stieghan. For the veterans among your Stieghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stieghan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Stieghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stieghan in 1975 was 77, and 83 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stieghan 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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