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Stenglein Family History

Stenglein Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Stengel.

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


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Where is the Stenglein family from?

You can see how Stenglein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenglein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenglein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Stenglein families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stenglein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stenglein families in 1880.
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What did your Stenglein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenglein. 26% of Stenglein men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stenglein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenglein were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Stenglein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenglein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenglein 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Stenglein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stenglein. For the veterans among your Stenglein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenglein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stenglein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stenglein in 1959 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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