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Stewman Family History

Stewman Name Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sturman, Showman, Sterman, Stemen, Stedman, Stearman, Stellman

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Where is the Stewman family from?

You can see how Stewman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stewman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Stewman families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stewman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stewman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stewman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stewman. 37% of Stewman men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Stewman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stewman were Labor and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stewman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewman 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Stewman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Stewman. For the veterans among your Stewman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stewman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stewman in 1966 was 90, and 82 in 2003.

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