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Stewer Family History

Stewer 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: Steer, Steuer, Steger, Stever, Steber, Steier, Steyer, Stowe, Storer

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Where is the Stewer family from?

You can see how Stewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stewer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Stewer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stewer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Stewer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewer 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 Stewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stewer. 23% of Stewer men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Stewer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stewer were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    55%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Maid
    19%

What Stewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Stewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewer 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Stewer. 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 784 military records available for the last name Stewer. For the veterans among your Stewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Stewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stewer in 1987 was 94, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewer 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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