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Stenkowski Family History

Stenkowski 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: Stankowski, Senkowski, Pienkowski, Stepnowski, Bienkowski, Stokowski

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Where is the Stenkowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stenkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenkowski. 100% of Stenkowski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Stenkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenkowski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Stenkowski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stenkowski. For the veterans among your Stenkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenkowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Stenkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stenkowski in 1971 was 34, and 65 in 1987.

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