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Studevant Family History

Studevant 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: Sturdevant, Sturtevant, Student, Sturdivant, Stuedemann, Dunevant

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Where is the Studevant family from?

You can see how Studevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studevant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Studevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Studevant families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Studevant's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Studevant families in 1871.
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What did your Studevant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Studevant. 50% of Studevant men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Studevant women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Studevant were Messenger and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Messenger
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Studevant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Studevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studevant 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Studevant. 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 282 military records available for the last name Studevant. For the veterans among your Studevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Studevant lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Studevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Studevant in 1955 was 43, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Studevant 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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