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Stefater Family History

Stefater Name 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: Strater, Stetter, Stifter, Stater, Stelter, Stiefvater, Stefanek

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Where is the Stefater family from?

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

What did your Stefater ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stefater ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Stefater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefater 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stefater. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Stefater. For the veterans among your Stefater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefater lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Stefater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Stefater in 1966 was 83, and 71 in 1985.

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