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Stephy Family History

Stephy 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: Sheehy, Stelly, Stech, Stepney, Stehr, Stepka, Steury, Steeby, Stepp

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Where is the Stephy family from?

You can see how Stephy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stephy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Stephy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stephy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stephy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephy 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 185 census records available for the last name Stephy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stephy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stephy. For the veterans among your Stephy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephy lifespan?

Average Stephy life expectancy in 1983 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephy 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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