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Stieren Family History

Stieren 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: Sieren, Stieben, Stern, Steen, Steven, Stien, Stier, Stiefel, Sterken

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Where is the Stieren family from?

You can see how Stieren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stieren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stieren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Stieren families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stieren's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stieren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stieren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stieren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stieren. 58% of Stieren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stieren women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Stieren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stieren 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Stieren. 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 376 military records available for the last name Stieren. For the veterans among your Stieren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stieren lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stieren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stieren in 1961 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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