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Stefanson Family History

Stefanson 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: Stenson, Steenson, Stevenson, Stefanko, Stefanski, Steffenson

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Where is the Stefanson family from?

You can see how Stefanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stefanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Stefanson families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Stefanson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Stefanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefanson 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 Stefanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stefanson. 61% of Stefanson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmers Son
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

What Stefanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stefanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanson 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Stefanson. 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 67 military records available for the last name Stefanson. For the veterans among your Stefanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stefanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stefanson in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stefanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefanson 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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