This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stephens family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stephens Family History

Stephens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stevens.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stephens family from?

You can see how Stephens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stephens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2,170 Stephens families living in Cornwall. This was about 13% of all the recorded Stephens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Stephens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Stephens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stephens. 6% of Stephens men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Stephens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephens were Incapacitated and Private Means.

View Census Data for Stephens | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Stephens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853,000 census records available for the last name Stephens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Stephens

Passenger Lists

There are 127,000 immigration records available for the last name Stephens. 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.

View all Stephens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 148,000 military records available for the last name Stephens. For the veterans among your Stephens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stephens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stephens family history

Discover More

What is the average Stephens lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Stephens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stephens in 1941 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stephens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephens 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stephens family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial