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Stengell Family History

Stengell Surname 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: Stengel, Tennell, Stencel, Stansell, Stegall, Stenger, Stenzel

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Where is the Stengell family from?

You can see how Stengell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stengell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stengell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Stengell families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stengell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Stengell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stengell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Stengell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stengell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stengell. 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 59 military records available for the last name Stengell. For the veterans among your Stengell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stengell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Stengell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stengell in 1960 was 60, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stengell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stengell 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.

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