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Stefanyshyn Family History

Stefanyshyn 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: Stefanski, Stefanich, Stenson, Steenson, Stepanski, Stefanic

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What did your Stefanyshyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stefanyshyn. 78% of Stefanyshyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stefanyshyn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farmers Son
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stefanyshyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Stefanyshyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanyshyn 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Stefanyshyn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stefanyshyn. For the veterans among your Stefanyshyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanyshyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stefanyshyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stefanyshyn in 1966 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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