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Sten Family History

Sten Surname Meaning

Swedish (also Stén): variant of Steen. Norwegian: variant of Steen and Stein.

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


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Where is the Sten family from?

You can see how Sten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Sten families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Sten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sten 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 Sten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sten. 100% of Sten 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%

What Sten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sten 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sten. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Sten. For the veterans among your Sten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sten in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sten 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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