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Stempien Family History

Stempien Surname Meaning

Polish (Stempień): variant of Stępień (see Stepien).

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


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Where is the Stempien family from?

You can see how Stempien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stempien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stempien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Stempien families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stempien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stempien families in 1920.
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What did your Stempien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stempien. 44% of Stempien men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Stempien women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stempien were Bartender and New Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Stitcher
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Stempien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Stempien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stempien 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Stempien. 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 415 military records available for the last name Stempien. For the veterans among your Stempien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stempien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stempien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stempien in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stempien 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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