Stenken Family History

Stenken Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Sterken, Steen, Steven, Stenson, Steckel, Standen, Stenner, Stennes, Stencel, Stoken

1,000 record(s) for Stenken

528	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
42	Military Records
120	Immigration Records
293	Census and Voter Lists
162	Member Trees

Where is the Stenken family from?

You can see how Stenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stenken families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stenken's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Stenken families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, dairy operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenken.

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

dairy operator

67%

Traveling salesman

34%

What Stenken family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 293 census records available for the last name Stenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Stenken. 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.

Military Records

There are 42 military records available for the last name Stenken. For the veterans among your Stenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Stenken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Stenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stenken in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.