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Steckert Family History

Steckert 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: Stockert, Stecker, Stuckert, Strecker, Steckel, Steckler, Stucker

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Where is the Steckert family from?

You can see how Steckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Steckert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Steckert family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Steckert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Steckert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steckert. 58% of Steckert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Steckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckert 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Steckert. 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 170 military records available for the last name Steckert. For the veterans among your Steckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Steckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Steckert in 1961 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

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