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Stefek Family History

Stefek Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian (Štefek); Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Štefan (Polish Stefan) from Latin Stephanus (see Steven).

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


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Where is the Stefek family from?

You can see how Stefek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stefek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Stefek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stefek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stefek families in 1880.
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What did your Stefek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefek. 24% of Stefek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stefek women worked as a Cleaning.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning
    100%

What Stefek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Stefek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefek 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Stefek. 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 164 military records available for the last name Stefek. For the veterans among your Stefek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stefek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stefek in 1964 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefek 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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