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Stecker Family History

Stecker Surname Meaning

North German:: variant of Stecher 1 topographic name derived from Steck 1 for a grazing area marked by posts.

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


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Where is the Stecker family from?

You can see how Stecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stecker families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stecker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stecker 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 Stecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stecker. 20% of Stecker men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Stecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stecker were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Stecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stecker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stecker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stecker. For the veterans among your Stecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stecker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stecker in 1956 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stecker 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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