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Stenger Family History

Stenger Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a post maker or a carpenter from Middle High German stange ‘pole’. Compare Stender.

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


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Where is the Stenger family from?

You can see how Stenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Stenger families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stenger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stenger families in 1891.
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What did your Stenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Stenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Stenger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Stenger. For the veterans among your Stenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stenger in 1952 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenger 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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