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Stevins Family History

Stevins 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: Stevens, Stein, Stebbins, Steven, Steding, Levins, Blevins, Seekins

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Where is the Stevins family from?

You can see how Stevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stevins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stevins families living in Indiana. This was about 15% of all the recorded Stevins's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Stevins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stevins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stevins. 26% of Stevins men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Stevins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stevins were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stevins 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Stevins. 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 353 military records available for the last name Stevins. For the veterans among your Stevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stevins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Stevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stevins in 1976 was 84, and 85 in 1996.

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