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Stenke Family History

Stenke 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: Stene, Stanke, Steinke, Stone, Senne, Stentz, Spence, Stoke, Denke

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Where is the Stenke family from?

You can see how Stenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Stenke families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stenke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenke 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 Stenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenke. 37% of Stenke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stenke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenke were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Stenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenke 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Stenke. 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 186 military records available for the last name Stenke. For the veterans among your Stenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stenke in 1958 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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