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Stevan Family History

Stevan 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: Steven, Stefan, Stepan, Stein, Stern, Steen, Stead, Devan, Stevens

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Where is the Stevan family from?

You can see how Stevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stevan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Stevan families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stevan's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Stevan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevan 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 Stevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stevan. 36% of Stevan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevan 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Stevan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Stevan. For the veterans among your Stevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Stevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stevan in 1964 was 65, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stevan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevan 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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