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Stephanie Family History

Stephanie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Stefani and possibly also of German Stephani or Stephany.

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


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Where is the Stephanie family from?

You can see how Stephanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stephanie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stephanie families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stephanie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stephanie families in 1891.
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What did your Stephanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stephanie. 48% of Stephanie men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Stephanie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephanie were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Stephanie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stephanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephanie 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Stephanie. 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 173 military records available for the last name Stephanie. For the veterans among your Stephanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephanie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stephanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stephanie in 1965 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephanie 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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