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Stiveley Family History

Stiveley 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: Shiveley, Shively, Stilley, Snively, Stavely, Steeley, Stickley

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Where is the Stiveley family from?

You can see how Stiveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiveley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Stiveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Stiveley families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiveley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stiveley families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Stiveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiveley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stiveley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stiveley. For the veterans among your Stiveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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