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Stenderson Family History

Stenderson 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: Stenerson, Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Saunderson, Sanderson

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Where is the Stenderson family from?

You can see how Stenderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenderson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Stenderson family living in South Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stenderson's in USA. South Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Stenderson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenderson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Stenderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenderson 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Stenderson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Stenderson. For the veterans among your Stenderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenderson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Stenderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stenderson in 1981 was 66, and 76 in 1990.

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