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Stenhouse Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name principally from the barony of Stenhouse in Larbert (Stirlingshire) but perhaps also from places so named in Midlothian and Dumfriesshire. Compare Stonehouse .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Steinhaus, Evenhouse, Stonehouse, Toulouse, Barnhouse, Newhouse

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Where is the Stenhouse family from?

You can see how Stenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenhouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stenhouse families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 45 Stenhouse families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Stenhouse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stenhouse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenhouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stenhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stenhouse. 36% of Stenhouse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Stenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenhouse 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Stenhouse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Stenhouse. For the veterans among your Stenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenhouse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stenhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stenhouse in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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