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Stevenston Family History

Stevenston Surname Meaning

From Stevenston (Ayrs) Stevenson in Newlands (Peebless) or Stevenson in Haddington (E Lothian). The place-name in each case derives from the given name Steven + Older Scots toun ‘farmstead settlement’.

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


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You can see how Stevenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevenston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stevenston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Stevenston families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stevenston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Stevenston families in 1891.
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What did your Stevenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stevenston. 100% of Stevenston men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stevenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevenston 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Stevenston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stevenston. For the veterans among your Stevenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevenston lifespan?

Average Stevenston life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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