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Stepheny Family History

Stepheny 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: Stephen, Stephens, Stephany, Stepney, Stephans, Stephani, Stepien

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Where is the Stepheny family from?

You can see how Stepheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepheny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stepheny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Stepheny family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stepheny's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stepheny families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepheny 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 Stepheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stepheny. 100% of Stepheny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stepheny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Stepheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepheny 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Stepheny. 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 35 military records available for the last name Stepheny. For the veterans among your Stepheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepheny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Stepheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stepheny in 1970 was 37, and 42 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stepheny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepheny 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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