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Stedem Family History

Stedem 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: Steen, Steven, Steer, Steuer, Steger, Stader, Stemm, Steeg, Steve

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Where is the Stedem family from?

You can see how Stedem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stedem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Stedem families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stedem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stedem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stedem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stedem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stedem. 100% of Stedem women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Stedem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedem 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Stedem. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stedem. For the veterans among your Stedem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedem lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Stedem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stedem in 1959 was 56, and 101 in 2000.

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