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Stenroos Family History

Stenroos 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: Stavros, Stenson, De Roos, Stenerson, Stroop, Stennes, Stroot

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Where is the Stenroos family from?

You can see how Stenroos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenroos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stenroos families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Stenroos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Stenroos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenroos 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 Stenroos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenroos. 45% of Stenroos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Painter
    23%

What Stenroos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Stenroos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenroos 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Stenroos. 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 56 military records available for the last name Stenroos. For the veterans among your Stenroos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenroos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stenroos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stenroos in 1964 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenroos 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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