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Stepien Family History

Stepien Surname Meaning

Polish (Stępień): nickname for a plodder, someone with a slow gait from stąpać.

Old Polish stępać means ‘to plod’.

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


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Where is the Stepien family from?

You can see how Stepien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stepien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Stepien families living in Massachusetts. This was about 15% of all the recorded Stepien's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stepien families in 1920.
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What did your Stepien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stepien. 46% of Stepien men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Stepien women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stepien were Shipping Clerk and Houseworker.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Houseworker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stepien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepien 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Stepien. 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 631 military records available for the last name Stepien. For the veterans among your Stepien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepien lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stepien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stepien in 1960 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepien 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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