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Stetser Family History

Stetser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stezer (see Stetzer).

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


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Where is the Stetser family from?

You can see how Stetser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stetser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stetser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Stetser families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stetser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Stetser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stetser 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 Stetser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stetser. 32% of Stetser men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Stetser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stetser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stetser 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Stetser. 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 333 military records available for the last name Stetser. For the veterans among your Stetser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stetser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stetser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stetser in 1959 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stetser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stetser 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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