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Stenehjem Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Stenageim in Sogn; the first element is Old Norse steinn ‘stone rock’ and the second one most likely a word for a ‘hiding place’.

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


Similar surnames: Stoneham, Stene, Stennes, Stonehill, Steinhofer, Stenstrom, Stenerson

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Where is the Stenehjem family from?

You can see how Stenehjem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenehjem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Stenehjem families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Stenehjem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Stenehjem families in 1920.
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What did your Stenehjem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stenehjem. 56% of Stenehjem 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Stenehjem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenehjem 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Stenehjem. 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 80 military records available for the last name Stenehjem. For the veterans among your Stenehjem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenehjem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stenehjem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stenehjem in 1962 was 79, and 50 in 2004.

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