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Stevener Family History

Stevener Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Steven. This surname is rare in Germany found only in North Rhine-Westphalia.

In the US it is found mainly in MO and TX.

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


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Where is the Stevener family from?

You can see how Stevener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stevener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stevener families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stevener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stevener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevener 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 Stevener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stevener. 43% of Stevener men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stevener women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stevener were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Stevener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stevener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevener 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Stevener. 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 244 military records available for the last name Stevener. For the veterans among your Stevener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stevener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stevener in 1963 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stevener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stevener 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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