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Stefansen Family History

Stefansen 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: Stefanski, Steensen, Steffensen, Stefanek, Stenson, Standen, Steenson

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Where is the Stefansen family from?

You can see how Stefansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Stefansen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Stefansen family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Stefansen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stefansen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Stefansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefansen 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Stefansen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stefansen. For the veterans among your Stefansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefansen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stefansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stefansen in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefansen 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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