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Stebben Family History

Stebben Name 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: Sebben, Tebben, Stebbins, Steen, Steven, Tebbe, Stubbe, Sterken

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Where is the Stebben family from?

You can see how Stebben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stebben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stebben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stebben families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stebben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stebben families in 1880.
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What did your Stebben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stebben. 50% of Stebben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Stebben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stebben 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Stebben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Stebben. For the veterans among your Stebben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stebben lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Stebben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stebben in 1977 was 41, and 94 in 1997.

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