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Stivers Family History

Stivers Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Stijvers, Steijvers, Flemish Steyvers, an occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch stiven ‘to play the flute or shawm’.

(from Middle Dutch stive ‘flute’).

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


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Where is the Stivers family from?

You can see how Stivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Stivers families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Stivers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stivers families in 1891.
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What did your Stivers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stivers. 22% of Stivers men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Stivers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stivers were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Stivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivers 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Stivers. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Stivers. For the veterans among your Stivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivers lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Stivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stivers in 1942 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivers 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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