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Stewenson Family History

Stewenson 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: Steenson, Stevenson, Stenson, Stenerson, Swenson, Steffenson

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Where is the Stewenson family from?

You can see how Stewenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stewenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stewenson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stewenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stewenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stewenson 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 Stewenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stewenson. 100% of Stewenson 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 232 census records available for the last name Stewenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewenson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Stewenson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Stewenson. For the veterans among your Stewenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stewenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stewenson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stewenson

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