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Stenka Family History

Stenka 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: Stepka, Stefka, Stella, Senna, Stentz, Sena, Straka, Senk, Sterk

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Where is the Stenka family from?

You can see how Stenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Stenka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenka. 45% of Stenka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
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What Stenka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Stenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenka 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 Stenka. 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 49 military records available for the last name Stenka. For the veterans among your Stenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Stenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stenka in 1970 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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