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Stenn Family History

Stenn 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: Stein, Stern, Steen, Tenn, Stene, Senn, Sten, Stenz, Stone, Shen

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Where is the Stenn family from?

You can see how Stenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stenn family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stenn's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Stenn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenn. 19% of Stenn men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Stenn women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenn 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Stenn. 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 193 military records available for the last name Stenn. For the veterans among your Stenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stenn in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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