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Stegath Family History

Stegath 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: Sneath, Stegall, Stewart, Heath, Seth, Stentz, Stead, Segale, Stach

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Where is the Stegath family from?

You can see how Stegath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stegath families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stegath's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stegath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stegath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stegath. 100% of Stegath men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Stegath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegath 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stegath. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stegath. For the veterans among your Stegath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegath lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Stegath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stegath in 1972 was 87, and 35 in 2001.

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