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Stenquist Family History

Stenquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sten ‘stone’ (probably from a placename).

+ quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Stenquist family from?

You can see how Stenquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenquist family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Stenquist family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenquist's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Stenquist families in 1841.
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What did your Stenquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenquist. 33% of Stenquist men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Stenquist women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenquist were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Stenquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenquist 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Stenquist. 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 239 military records available for the last name Stenquist. For the veterans among your Stenquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenquist lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stenquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stenquist in 1955 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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