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Stenier Family History

Stenier 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: Stonier, Stenner, Stender, Stenger, Steier, Stanger, Venier, Steer

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Where is the Stenier family from?

You can see how Stenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stenier family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stenier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stenier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Stenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenier 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Stenier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Stenier. For the veterans among your Stenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stenier

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