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Stenersen Family History

Stenersen Name Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Stener from Old Norse Steinarr derived from steinn ‘stone’ + -ar ‘warrior spear’ or ‘patron’.

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


Similar surnames: Stenerson, Steensen, Steverson, Stenson, Steenson, Tennessen, Sterken

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Where is the Stenersen family from?

You can see how Stenersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Stenersen families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Stenersen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Stenersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Field Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenersen. 100% of Stenersen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stenersen women worked as a Field Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Worker
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Stenersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Stenersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenersen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stenersen. 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 146 military records available for the last name Stenersen. For the veterans among your Stenersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenersen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stenersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stenersen in 1962 was 64, and 61 in 2003.

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