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Stenner Family History

Stenner Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a stonemason or stonecutter or a topographic name for someone who lived on stony ground from a derivative of Middle High German stein ‘stone’ ‘stony place’. Compare Stone and Stein . English: variant of Stayner . German: variant of Stender .

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


Similar surnames: Steiner, Spenner, Stebner, Denner, Stonier, Stenger, Tanner, Jenner

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Where is the Stenner family from?

You can see how Stenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stenner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Stenner families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stenner's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Stenner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stenner. 19% of Stenner men worked as a Builders Labourer and 65% of Stenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenner were Retired Public Official and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Retired Public Official
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenner 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Stenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stenner. For the veterans among your Stenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stenner in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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