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Stevans Family History

Stevans Surname Meaning

see Stevens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stevans family from?

You can see how Stevans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stevans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Stevans families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Stevans's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Stevans families in 1891.
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What did your Stevans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stevans. 64% of Stevans 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
    64%
  • Hawker
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Stevans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stevans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevans 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Stevans. 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 772 military records available for the last name Stevans. For the veterans among your Stevans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stevans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stevans in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevans 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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