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Stelson Family History

Stelson 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, Stilson, Stetson, Snelson, Elson, Sheldon, Nelson, Melson

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Where is the Stelson family from?

You can see how Stelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Stelson families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Stelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stelson 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 Stelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stelson. 22% of Stelson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Stelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stelson were Tenant and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Tenant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Stelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Stelson. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Stelson. For the veterans among your Stelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Stelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stelson in 1968 was 97, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stelson 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.

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