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Stivens Family History

Stivens Surname Meaning

see Stevens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stivens family from?

You can see how Stivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stivens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Stivens family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stivens's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Stivens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stivens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1891
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What did your Stivens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stivens. 30% of Stivens men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stivens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stivens were Manager and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Stivens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivens 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Stivens. 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 147 military records available for the last name Stivens. For the veterans among your Stivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Stivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stivens in 1975 was 73, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivens 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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