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Stemwedel Family History

Stemwedel 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: Salzwedel, Stempel, Shemwell, Steidel, Schmiedel, Steede, Sewell

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Where is the Stemwedel family from?

You can see how Stemwedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemwedel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stemwedel families living in South Dakota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Stemwedel's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Stemwedel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemwedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stemwedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stemwedel. 60% of Stemwedel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Stemwedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemwedel 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 Stemwedel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Stemwedel. For the veterans among your Stemwedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemwedel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stemwedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stemwedel in 1968 was 85, and 63 in 2004.

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