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Stephanson Family History

Stephanson 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: Stephenson, Stephans, Stephensen, Stepherson, Stephano, Stenson

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Where is the Stephanson family from?

You can see how Stephanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stephanson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Stephanson family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stephanson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stephanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephanson 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 Stephanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stephanson. 100% of Stephanson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Stephanson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stephanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stephanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephanson 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Stephanson. 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 178 military records available for the last name Stephanson. For the veterans among your Stephanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stephanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stephanson in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stephanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephanson 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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