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Stener Family History

Stener 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: Steer, Steiner, Steuer, Stenner, Stebner, Steger, Stoner, Stever

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Where is the Stener family from?

You can see how Stener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Stener families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stener. 22% of Stener men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Stener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stener were Operator and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stener 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Stener. 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 657 military records available for the last name Stener. For the veterans among your Stener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stener lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Stener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stener in 1958 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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