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Stueart Family History

Stueart 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: Stuart, Stewart, Start, Shuart, Stupar, Stobart, Shugart, Steuart

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Where is the Stueart family from?

You can see how Stueart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stueart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stueart families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Stueart families living in Arkansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Stueart's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Stueart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stueart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stueart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stueart. 60% of Stueart 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Stueart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stueart 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Stueart. 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 94 military records available for the last name Stueart. For the veterans among your Stueart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stueart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stueart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stueart in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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