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Stevart Family History

Stevart 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: Stewart, Steuart, Start, Stever, Sievert, Stobart, Steiert, Stearn

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Where is the Stevart family from?

You can see how Stevart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stevart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Stevart families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Stevart's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Stevart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevart 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 Stevart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stevart. 100% of Stevart 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stevart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevart 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Stevart. 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 260 military records available for the last name Stevart. For the veterans among your Stevart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevart lifespan?

Average Stevart life expectancy in 1989 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevart 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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