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Stebner Name Meaning

North German: occupational name from Middle Low German stevener stavener ‘person before whom an oath is taken’. South German: habitational name for someone from Steben near Hof in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Steber, Steiner, Stenner, Steer, Stuber, Sterner, Stober, Steuer

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Where is the Stebner family from?

You can see how Stebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stebner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stebner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Stebner families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stebner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stebner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stebner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stebner. 29% of Stebner men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Stebner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stebner were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stebner 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Stebner. 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 434 military records available for the last name Stebner. For the veterans among your Stebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stebner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stebner in 1949 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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