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Stjeste Family History

Stjeste 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: Street, Tester, Jesse, Stentz, Testa, Surette, Beste, Jette, Stoebe

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Where is the Stjeste family from?

You can see how Stjeste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stjeste family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Stjeste family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Stjeste's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Stjeste families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stjeste 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 1 census records available for the last name Stjeste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stjeste 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Stjeste. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stjeste. For the veterans among your Stjeste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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