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Stensvad Family History

Stensvad 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: Stensrud, Stensland, Stenson, Stead, Shelstad, Smestad, Stenseth

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Where is the Stensvad family from?

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

What did your Stensvad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stensvad. 50% of Stensvad men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Stensvad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stensvad 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Stensvad. 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 25 military records available for the last name Stensvad. For the veterans among your Stensvad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stensvad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Stensvad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stensvad in 1968 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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