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Steckard Family History

Steckard Surname 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: Stockard, Spickard, Reckard, Stunkard, Heckard, Swickard, Stecker

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Where is the Steckard family from?

You can see how Steckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steckard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Steckard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Steckard families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Steckard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Steckard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steckard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Steckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steckard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Steckard. 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 1 military records available for the last name Steckard. For the veterans among your Steckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steckard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Steckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Steckard in 1965 was 88, and 94 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steckard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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