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Stensvik Family History

Stensvik 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: Stenson, Stensrud, Stenseth, Mensik, Stensby, Sandvik, Stehlik

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Where is the Stensvik family from?

You can see how Stensvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stensvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stensvik family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stensvik's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Stensvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stensvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Stensvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stensvik 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Stensvik. 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 7 military records available for the last name Stensvik. For the veterans among your Stensvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stensvik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Stensvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stensvik in 1969 was 77, and 88 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stensvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stensvik 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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