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Stempson Family History

Stempson Surname 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: Stimpson, Stenson, Sampson, Steenson, Simpson, Stevison, Tompson

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Where is the Stempson family from?

You can see how Stempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stempson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Stempson families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stempson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stempson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stempson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stempson. 100% of Stempson 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stempson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stempson 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Stempson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Stempson. For the veterans among your Stempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stempson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stempson in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stempson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stempson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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