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Stenfors Family History

Stenfors 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: Stanford, Stafford, Telford, Senior, Stenson, Swinford, Stenner

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Where is the Stenfors family from?

You can see how Stenfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenfors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stenfors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stenfors families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenfors's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stenfors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenfors 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 Stenfors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenfors. 43% of Stenfors men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Stenfors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Stenfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenfors 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Stenfors. 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 73 military records available for the last name Stenfors. For the veterans among your Stenfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenfors lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stenfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stenfors in 1956 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stenfors

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenfors 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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