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Stephison Family History

Stephison 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, Stevison, Stepherson, Stenson, Atchison, Steenson

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Where is the Stephison family from?

You can see how Stephison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stephison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Stephison families living in Midlothian. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stephison's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Stephison families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Stephison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stephison. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stephison. For the veterans among your Stephison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stephison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stephison in 1962 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephison 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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