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Stenlund Family History

Stenlund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of sten ‘stone rock’ (probably as a placename element) + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Stenlund family from?

You can see how Stenlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenlund family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stenlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Stenlund families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenlund's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Stenlund families in 1871.
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What did your Stenlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenlund. 67% of Stenlund men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stenlund women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Stenlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenlund 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Stenlund. 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 182 military records available for the last name Stenlund. For the veterans among your Stenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenlund lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stenlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stenlund in 1953 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenlund 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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