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Stenbakken Family History

Stenbakken 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: Sternhagen, Steinbauer, Sterken, Steinacker, Steinback, Bakken

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Where is the Stenbakken family from?

You can see how Stenbakken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenbakken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stenbakken families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stenbakken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Stenbakken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenbakken 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 Stenbakken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenbakken. 80% of Stenbakken 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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Stenbakken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Stenbakken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenbakken 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Stenbakken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Stenbakken. For the veterans among your Stenbakken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenbakken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stenbakken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stenbakken in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenbakken 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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