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Stegens Family History

Stegens 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: Stevens, Stegen, Steen, Steven, Stigers, Stigen, Steger, Sebens

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Where is the Stegens family from?

You can see how Stegens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stegens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stegens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stegens families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stegens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stegens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stegens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stegens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Stegens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stegens 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Stegens. 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 97 military records available for the last name Stegens. For the veterans among your Stegens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stegens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Stegens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stegens in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

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