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Stevener Family History

Stevener Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Steven. This surname is rare in Germany found only in North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the US it is found mainly in MO and TX.

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


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Where is the Stevener family from?

You can see how Stevener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stevener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stevener families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Stevener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stevener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevener 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 Stevener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stevener. 67% of Stevener 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
    67%
  • Hosiery Welter
    34%

What Stevener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stevener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevener 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Stevener. 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 244 military records available for the last name Stevener. For the veterans among your Stevener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stevener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stevener in 1963 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stevener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevener 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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