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Stephensen Family History

Stephensen Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Stephen (see Steven). Compare Stephenson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stephensen family from?

You can see how Stephensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stephensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Stephensen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stephensen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stephensen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephensen 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 Stephensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stephensen. 100% of Stephensen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stephensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephensen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stephensen. 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 330 military records available for the last name Stephensen. For the veterans among your Stephensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stephensen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stephensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stephensen in 1952 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephensen 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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