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Stepherson Family History

Stepherson Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Stephenson.

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


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Where is the Stepherson family from?

You can see how Stepherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepherson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 95 Stepherson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Stepherson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stepherson families in 1891.
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What did your Stepherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stepherson. 100% of Stepherson men worked as a Retired Fisherman and 100% of Stepherson 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

  • Retired Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stepherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Stepherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepherson 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Stepherson. 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 459 military records available for the last name Stepherson. For the veterans among your Stepherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepherson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Stepherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stepherson in 1942 was 32, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stepherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepherson 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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