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Stivenson Family History

Stivenson 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: Stevenson, Stiverson, Stenson, Steenson, Siverson, Svenson, Steveson

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Where is the Stivenson family from?

You can see how Stivenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stivenson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 6 Stivenson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stivenson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Stivenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stivenson 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 Stivenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stivenson. 34% of Stivenson men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Stivenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Stivenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivenson 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Stivenson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Stivenson. For the veterans among your Stivenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivenson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stivenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stivenson in 1966 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stivenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivenson 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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