This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stevey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stevey Family History

Stevey 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: Steven, Steve, Stever, Steves, Sevey, Seeley, Stave, Steen, Steer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stevey family from?

You can see how Stevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stevey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Stevey families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Stevey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stevey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Stevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stevey. 58% of Stevey men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Stevey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

What Stevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Stevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Stevey

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Stevey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Stevey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Stevey. For the veterans among your Stevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stevey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stevey family history

Discover More

What is the average Stevey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Stevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stevey in 1967 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stevey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial