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Stoven Family History

Stoven Surname Meaning

see Stovin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stoven family from?

You can see how Stoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Stoven families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stoven's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Stoven families in 1911.
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What did your Stoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoven. 54% of Stoven men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Stoven women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoven were Farmer 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Maid
    29%

What Stoven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoven 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Stoven. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Stoven. For the veterans among your Stoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Stoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stoven in 1964 was 71, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoven 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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