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Stpeter Family History

Stpeter 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: Peter, Speer, Steer, Steuer, Steeber, Stoever, Strater, Stetter

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Where is the Stpeter family from?

You can see how Stpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stpeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stpeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stpeter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stpeter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stpeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stpeter 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 Stpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stpeter. 38% of Stpeter men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Stpeter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stpeter were Owner and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Owner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Sewer
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Stpeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stpeter 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Stpeter. 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 859 military records available for the last name Stpeter. For the veterans among your Stpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stpeter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stpeter in 1955 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stpeter 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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