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Stefanich Family History

Stefanich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Štefanič Croatian Štefanić (see Stefanic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stefanich family from?

You can see how Stefanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stefanich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Stefanich families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Stefanich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stefanich families in 1920.
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What did your Stefanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefanich. 43% of Stefanich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stefanich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stefanich were Care Maker and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Coal Loader
    11%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Care Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Stefanich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stefanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanich 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Stefanich. 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 284 military records available for the last name Stefanich. For the veterans among your Stefanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanich lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Stefanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stefanich in 1943 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stefanich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefanich 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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