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Stepeny Family History

Stepeny 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: Steen, Steven, Stevens, Stepney, Steeno, Steeby, Stepien, Stepan

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Where is the Stepeny family from?

You can see how Stepeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stepeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stepeny families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stepeny's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Stepeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stepeny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stepeny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Stepeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepeny 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stepeny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stepeny. For the veterans among your Stepeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepeny lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Stepeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stepeny in 2003 was 64, and 58 in 2004.

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