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Stiven Family History

Stiven Surname Meaning

see Stephen.

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


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Where is the Stiven family from?

You can see how Stiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Stiven families living in Cumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stiven's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Stiven families in 1891.
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What did your Stiven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stiven. 75% of Stiven 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
    75%
  • Household
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiven 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Stiven. 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 281 military records available for the last name Stiven. For the veterans among your Stiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Stiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stiven in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiven 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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