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Stemson Family History

Stemson 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, Stetson, Stimson, Samson, Steenson, Teson, Swenson, Remson

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Where is the Stemson family from?

You can see how Stemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stemson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Stemson families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stemson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Stemson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemson 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 Stemson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitors Managing Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stemson. 100% of Stemson men worked as a Solicitors Managing Clerk and 88% of Stemson 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

  • Solicitors Managing Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Machinist Confectio
    13%

What Stemson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemson 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Stemson. 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 102 military records available for the last name Stemson. For the veterans among your Stemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Stemson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stemson in 1967 was 40, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stemson 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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