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Stennis Family History

Stennis Surname Meaning

Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Stennis family from?

You can see how Stennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stennis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stennis families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stennis's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Stennis families in 1911.
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What did your Stennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stennis. 34% of Stennis men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Stennis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stennis were Labor and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stennis 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Stennis. 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 Stennis. For the veterans among your Stennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stennis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Stennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stennis in 1944 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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