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Stenstad Family History

Stenstad 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: Shelstad, Stensrud, Smestad, Stensland, Evenstad, Enstad, Stentz

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Where is the Stenstad family from?

You can see how Stenstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stenstad families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenstad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Stenstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenstad 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 Stenstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenstad. 100% of Stenstad men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Stenstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Stenstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenstad 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Stenstad. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stenstad. For the veterans among your Stenstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Stenstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stenstad in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stenstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenstad 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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