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Stephano Family History

Stephano Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Stefano.

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


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Where is the Stephano family from?

You can see how Stephano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stephano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Stephano families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Stephano's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Stephano families in 1891.
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What did your Stephano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stephano. 32% of Stephano men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Stephano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephano were Salesman and Stringer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manufacturer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Stringer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stephano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephano 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Stephano. 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 263 military records available for the last name Stephano. For the veterans among your Stephano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stephano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stephano in 1956 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

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