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Origins of the Stevenson surname

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What does the name Stevenson mean?

The Stevenson surname is believed to originate in England and has been found in documents dating back as early as the 1300s. It is a patronymic name that has particular popularity in the North of England. It would have been used by a person who was the son or in the line of someone who had been named Stephen or Steven.

Alternative variations of the name Stevenson

Stevenson, Stevensone, Stephenson, Stephensone, Stepenson

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Where do most Stevensons live?

In 1921, most Stevensons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Stevensons

How common is your surname?

194th most common surname in the UK

We have 191,000 records for the Stevenson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Stevensons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Stevenson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Stevenson family members

Common jobs for Stevensons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Stevensons in 1921
Dressmaker

765

Domestic Servant

559

Housekeeper

479

Cotton Weaver

377

Living On Own Means

377

Common Male occupations for Stevensons in 1921
Coal Miner

1,701

Farmer

776

General Labourer

509

Joiner

507

Tailor

468

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