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Stivener Family History

Stivener 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: Stevener, Stieber, Stiver, Stinner, Scrivener, Stiteler, Stiner

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Where is the Stivener family from?

You can see how Stivener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stivener families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stivener families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stivener's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Stivener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Stivener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivener 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stivener. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stivener. For the veterans among your Stivener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivener lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Stivener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stivener in 1971 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivener 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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