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Stephney Family History

Stephney Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Stepney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stephney family from?

You can see how Stephney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stephney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Stephney families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stephney's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stephney families in 1911.
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What did your Stephney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stephney. 59% of Stephney men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Stephney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephney were Waiter and Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Cook
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Stephney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stephney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephney 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Stephney. 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 148 military records available for the last name Stephney. For the veterans among your Stephney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stephney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stephney in 1966 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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