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Stennes Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads mainly in western Norway named Steinnes from Old Norse steinn ‘stone’ + nes ‘headland promontory’. German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Augustinus (see Austin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stene, Staines, Stepney, Stenner, Senne, Spenner, Steiner, Stebner

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Where is the Stennes family from?

You can see how Stennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stennes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Stennes families living in Glamorgan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Stennes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Stennes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stennes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stennes. 100% of Stennes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stennes 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Stennes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 311 military records available for the last name Stennes. For the veterans among your Stennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stennes lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stennes in 1950 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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