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Stepelton Family History

Stepelton 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: Stebelton, Skelton, Stapleton, Shelton, Steenson, Stevenson

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Where is the Stepelton family from?

You can see how Stepelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepelton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stepelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Stepelton families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stepelton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stepelton families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepelton 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 Stepelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stepelton. 60% of Stepelton men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Stepelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Stepelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepelton 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Stepelton. 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 75 military records available for the last name Stepelton. For the veterans among your Stepelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepelton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Stepelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stepelton in 1970 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepelton 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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