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Stephani Family History

Stephani Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Stephan (see Steven) using the genitive of its Latin form Stephanus.

Americanized form of Italian Stefani.

Compare Stephany.

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


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Where is the Stephani family from?

You can see how Stephani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stephani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stephani families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stephani's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stephani families in 1891.
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What did your Stephani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stephani. 26% of Stephani men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stephani women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephani were Clothing Designer and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clothing Designer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stephani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephani 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Stephani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stephani. For the veterans among your Stephani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stephani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stephani in 1962 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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