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Stivanson Family History

Stivanson 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: Stevenson, Stinson, Stiverson, Stanton, Stenson, Steenson, Evanson

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Where is the Stivanson family from?

You can see how Stivanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivanson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stivanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stivanson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Stivanson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stivanson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stivanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stivanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stivanson. 50% of Stivanson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stivanson women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Stivanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Stivanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivanson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stivanson. 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 100 military records available for the last name Stivanson. For the veterans among your Stivanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stivanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stivanson in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

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