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Stentz Family History

Stentz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Stenz. This form of the surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Stentz family from?

You can see how Stentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stentz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Stentz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stentz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stentz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stentz 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 Stentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stentz. 32% of Stentz men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Stentz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stentz were Machinist and Typist.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Typist
    13%

What Stentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stentz 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Stentz. 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 507 military records available for the last name Stentz. For the veterans among your Stentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stentz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stentz in 1953 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stentz 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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