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Stiemke Family History

Stiemke 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: Ziemke, Siefke, Stieve, Stierle, Strecker, Stiel, Stien, Stoke

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Where is the Stiemke family from?

You can see how Stiemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiemke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Stiemke families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stiemke's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stiemke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiemke. 50% of Stiemke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stiemke women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Stiemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Stiemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiemke 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Stiemke. 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 120 military records available for the last name Stiemke. For the veterans among your Stiemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiemke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stiemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stiemke in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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