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Stethenson Family History

Stethenson 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, Steenson, Stevenson, Steffenson, Stephensen, Stepherson

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Where is the Stethenson family from?

You can see how Stethenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stethenson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stethenson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stethenson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stethenson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Stethenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stethenson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stethenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stethenson. For the veterans among your Stethenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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