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Stepson Family History

Stepson 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, Sampson, Steenson, Simpson, Teson, Swenson

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Where is the Stepson family from?

You can see how Stepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stepson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stepson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Stepson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stepson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepson 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 Stepson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stepson. 30% of Stepson 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Stepson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Stepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepson 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Stepson. 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 77 military records available for the last name Stepson. For the veterans among your Stepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Stepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stepson in 1965 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stepson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stepson 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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