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Stunson Family History

Stunson Name 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, Stinson, Stanton, Staunton, Brunson, Steenson, Stinton

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Where is the Stunson family from?

You can see how Stunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stunson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Stunson families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stunson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stunson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stunson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stunson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stunson. 22% of Stunson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stunson women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stunson 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Stunson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Stunson. For the veterans among your Stunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stunson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Stunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stunson in 1952 was 57, and 74 in 2002.

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