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Stenseth Family History

Stenseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably in eastern Norway named Steinset from either the noun stein ‘stone’ or the same word as a personal name.

+ set ‘farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Stenseth family from?

You can see how Stenseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenseth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Stenseth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenseth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stenseth families in 1841.
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What did your Stenseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenseth. 34% of Stenseth men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Stenseth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenseth were Janitor and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenseth 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Stenseth. 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 297 military records available for the last name Stenseth. For the veterans among your Stenseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenseth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stenseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stenseth in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenseth 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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