This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stennson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stennson Family History

Stennson 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, Steenson, Stevenson, Stenerson, Swenson, Ostenson, Estenson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stennson family from?

You can see how Stennson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stennson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stennson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stennson families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stennson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stennson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stennson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Stennson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stennson. 100% of Stennson women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Stennson | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Stennson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Stennson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stennson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Stennson

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Stennson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Stennson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Stennson. For the veterans among your Stennson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stennson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stennson family history

Discover More

What is the average Stennson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stennson 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 Stennson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stennson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial