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Stenros Family History

Stenros 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: Stavros, Stenson, Stennes, Steenrod, Sterns, Stearns, Stears, Steers

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Where is the Stenros family from?

You can see how Stenros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenros family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stenros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stenros family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenros's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Stenros families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenros 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 Stenros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenros. 60% of Stenros men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Fisherman
    40%

What Stenros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Stenros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenros 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Stenros. 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 19 military records available for the last name Stenros. For the veterans among your Stenros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenros lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Stenros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stenros in 1959 was 75, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stenros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenros 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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