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Stepter Family History

Stepter Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Stepter family from?

You can see how Stepter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Stepter families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stepter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stepter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepter 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 Stepter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stepter. 43% of Stepter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stepter women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stepter were Clerk and Farm Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Stepter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stepter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepter 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Stepter. 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 226 military records available for the last name Stepter. For the veterans among your Stepter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepter lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stepter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stepter in 1949 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stepter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepter 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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