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Stuven Family History

Stuven 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, Stuver, Stuve, Stueven, Stave, Steen, Stuber, Stien, Stolen

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Where is the Stuven family from?

You can see how Stuven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stuven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Stuven families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuven's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stuven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stuven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Stuven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuven 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Stuven. 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 99 military records available for the last name Stuven. For the veterans among your Stuven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Stuven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stuven in 1965 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stuven 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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