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Stefen Family History

Stefen 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: Steen, Steven, Stefan, Steffen, Stegen, Stemen, Stein, Stern, Steer

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Where is the Stefen family from?

You can see how Stefen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stefen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Stefen families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stefen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stefen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefen 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 Stefen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefen. 34% of Stefen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stefen women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Stefen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Stefen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefen 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Stefen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Stefen. For the veterans among your Stefen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Stefen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stefen in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stefen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefen 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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