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Stevig Family History

Stevig 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: Steig, Stavig, Stein, Steven, Steding, Teig, Selig, Selvig, Steeg

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Where is the Stevig family from?

You can see how Stevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stevig families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stevig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stevig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevig 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 Stevig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stevig. 67% of Stevig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Stevig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Stevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Stevig. 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 20 military records available for the last name Stevig. For the veterans among your Stevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Stevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stevig in 1969 was 90, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevig 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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