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Stephant Family History

Stephant 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: Stephans, Stephani, Stephan, Stephano, Stephany, Stephanus, Stepan

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Where is the Stephant family from?

You can see how Stephant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephant family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Stephant family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stephant's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stephant families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephant 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 42 census records available for the last name Stephant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Stephant. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stephant. For the veterans among your Stephant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Stephant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stephant in 1975 was 87, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephant 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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