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Stavenas Family History

Stavenas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stevens, Staves, Taveras, Slavens, Stave, Steven, Stavros, Savas

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Where is the Stavenas family from?

You can see how Stavenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavenas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stavenas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stavenas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stavenas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Stavenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavenas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Stavenas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Stavenas. For the veterans among your Stavenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavenas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1976, in the United States, Stavenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stavenas in 1952 was 49, and 97 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stavenas 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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