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Stenmark Family History

Stenmark 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: Denmark, Stelmack, Stewart, Demark, Newmark, Stark, Stenner, Stelmach

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Where is the Stenmark family from?

You can see how Stenmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenmark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Stenmark families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stenmark's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stenmark families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenmark 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 Stenmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenmark. 20% of Stenmark men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Stenmark women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenmark were Janitor and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Stenmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Stenmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenmark 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Stenmark. 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 126 military records available for the last name Stenmark. For the veterans among your Stenmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenmark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stenmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stenmark in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenmark 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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