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Stavin Family History

Stavin 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: Savin, Slavin, Starin, Stavig, Stain, Stavis, Gavin, Stein, Sabin

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Where is the Stavin family from?

You can see how Stavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Stavin families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Stavin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stavin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavin 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 Stavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stavin. 30% of Stavin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Cutter
    20%

What Stavin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Stavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavin 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 Stavin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Stavin. For the veterans among your Stavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Stavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stavin in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stavin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stavin 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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