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Stvens Family History

Stvens 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: Stevens, Stiens, Steen, Steven, Sens, Ovens, Streng, Athens, Stien

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Where is the Stvens family from?

You can see how Stvens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stvens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stvens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Stvens families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stvens's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Stvens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stvens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stvens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stvens. 50% of Stvens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Stvens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Stvens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stvens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Stvens. 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 44 military records available for the last name Stvens. For the veterans among your Stvens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stvens lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Stvens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stvens in 1977 was 59, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stvens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stvens 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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