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Stenander Family History

Stenander Name 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: Shelander, Stenner, Selander, Stender, Stander, Telander, Alexander

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Where is the Stenander family from?

You can see how Stenander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stenander families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stenander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stenander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stenander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Stenander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Stenander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenander 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Stenander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Stenander. For the veterans among your Stenander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Stenander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stenander in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2001.

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