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Stenge Family History

Stenge 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: Strenge, Stene, Stenger, Stengel, Stengle, Stege, Steege, Stange

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Where is the Stenge family from?

You can see how Stenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stenge family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stenge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenge 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 Stenge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenge. 100% of Stenge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stenge women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Stenge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Stenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenge 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Stenge. 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 52 military records available for the last name Stenge. For the veterans among your Stenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Stenge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stenge in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stenge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenge 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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