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Stefanus Family History

Stefanus 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: Stefanic, Stefan, Stephanus, Stefanko, Stefano, Stefanik, Stefanek

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Where is the Stefanus family from?

You can see how Stefanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stefanus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stefanus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stefanus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Stefanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanus 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Stefanus. 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 21 military records available for the last name Stefanus. For the veterans among your Stefanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Stefanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stefanus in 1981 was 53, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefanus 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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