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Stephanus Family History

Stephanus Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from the Latin personal name Stephanus or a Latinized (humanistic) form of its vernacular variants such as Stephan, a cognate of Steven.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) and in Namibia.

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


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Where is the Stephanus family from?

You can see how Stephanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephanus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stephanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stephanus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Stephanus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Stephanus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stephanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stephanus. 100% of Stephanus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stephanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Stephanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephanus 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Stephanus. 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 174 military records available for the last name Stephanus. For the veterans among your Stephanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephanus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stephanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stephanus in 1962 was 69, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephanus 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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