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Stiverson Family History

Stiverson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Steverson. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Stiverson family from?

You can see how Stiverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 24 Stiverson families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Stiverson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Stiverson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Stiverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiverson. 30% of Stiverson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stiverson women worked as a 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stiverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stiverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiverson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Stiverson. 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 340 military records available for the last name Stiverson. For the veterans among your Stiverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiverson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stiverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stiverson in 1954 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiverson 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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