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Stepheson Family History

Stepheson 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: Stephenson, Stepherson, Stephensen, Stephen, Steveson, Stenson

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Where is the Stepheson family from?

You can see how Stepheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stepheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stepheson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Stepheson families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stepheson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Stepheson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stepheson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stepheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stepheson. 26% of Stepheson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Stepheson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stepheson were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stepheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stepheson 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Stepheson. 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 287 military records available for the last name Stepheson. For the veterans among your Stepheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stepheson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Stepheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stepheson in 1963 was 71, and 34 in 1997.

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