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Stetcher Family History

Stetcher 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: Stitcher, Stecher, Letcher, Ketcher, Streicher, Speicher, Stetter

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Where is the Stetcher family from?

You can see how Stetcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stetcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stetcher families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stetcher's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Stetcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stetcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stetcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stetcher. 50% of Stetcher men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Stetcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Stetcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetcher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Stetcher. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stetcher. For the veterans among your Stetcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetcher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Stetcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stetcher in 1977 was 79, and 95 in 2002.

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