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Stiens Family History

Stiens Surname Meaning

German and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Stien.

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


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Where is the Stiens family from?

You can see how Stiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Stiens families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stiens families in 1911.
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What did your Stiens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiens. 29% of Stiens men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stiens women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiens were Mechanic 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiens 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Stiens. 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 367 military records available for the last name Stiens. For the veterans among your Stiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiens lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Stiens in 1950 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiens 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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