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Stivason Family History

Stivason 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: Stevison, Steveson, Stinson, Stillson, Stilson, Stimpson, Stiverson

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Where is the Stivason family from?

You can see how Stivason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stivason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stivason family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stivason's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Stivason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stivason 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 Stivason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stivason. 53% of Stivason men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stivason women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Paperhanger
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Hired Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stivason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Stivason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivason 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stivason. 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 184 military records available for the last name Stivason. For the veterans among your Stivason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivason lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stivason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stivason in 1951 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivason 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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