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Stenzel Family History

Stenzel Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened pet form of the Slavic personal name Stanislav.

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


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Where is the Stenzel family from?

You can see how Stenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Stenzel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stenzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stenzel families in 1891.
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What did your Stenzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenzel. 26% of Stenzel men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Stenzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenzel were Farming and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenzel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Stenzel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Stenzel. For the veterans among your Stenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stenzel in 1951 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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