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Stenslien Family History

Stenslien 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: Stenson, Stensland, Stepien, Stehlin, Steensen, Spensley, Swensen

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Where is the Stenslien family from?

You can see how Stenslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenslien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stenslien families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Stenslien family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenslien's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stenslien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenslien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenslien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenslien. 72% of Stenslien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stenslien women worked as a 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Stenslien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Stenslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenslien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Stenslien. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stenslien. For the veterans among your Stenslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenslien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Stenslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stenslien in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2002.

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