Stephanson Family History

Stephanson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Stephenson, Stephans, Stephensen, Stepherson, Stephano, Stenson, Steenson, Stepanski, Stevenson, Stephanus

9,000 record(s) for Stephanson

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
178	Military Records
636	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

Where is the Stephanson family from?

You can see how Stephanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stephanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stephanson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Stephanson families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stephanson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stephanson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stephanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stephanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stephanson. 25% of Stephanson men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Stephanson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stephanson were Farming and Typist.

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

Laborer

25%

Farmer

14%

Salesman

13%

Farming

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

23%

Stenographer

17%

Maid

17%

Typist

12%

What Stephanson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Stephanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stephanson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 636 immigration records available for the last name Stephanson. 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.

Military Records

There are 178 military records available for the last name Stephanson. For the veterans among your Stephanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Stephanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stephanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stephanson in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stephanson 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.