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Stenham Family History

Stenham 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: Denham, Statham, Stidham, Benham, Stoneham, Stephan, Steadham, Wenham

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Where is the Stenham family from?

You can see how Stenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Stenham family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenham's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Stenham families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Stenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenham 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Stenham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Stenham. For the veterans among your Stenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Stenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stenham in 1966 was 91, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenham 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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