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Studen Family History

Studen 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: Student, Studer, Stude, Spoden, Steen, Steven, Study, Ruden, Stuber

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Where is the Studen family from?

You can see how Studen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Studen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Studen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Studen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Studen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Studen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Studen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Studen. 78% of Studen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Studen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Studen were Truck Driver and House.

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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
    78%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • House
    34%

What Studen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Studen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studen 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Studen. 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 417 military records available for the last name Studen. For the veterans among your Studen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Studen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Studen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Studen in 1957 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Studen 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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