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Stefanec Family History

Stefanec 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: Stefanic, Stefanek, Stefan, Stefanko, Stepanek, Stefano, Stefanich

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Where is the Stefanec family from?

You can see how Stefanec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stefanec families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stefanec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stefanec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefanec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stefanec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stefanec. 100% of Stefanec 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Stefanec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanec 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Stefanec. 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 74 military records available for the last name Stefanec. For the veterans among your Stefanec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stefanec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stefanec in 1962 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

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