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Stenz Family History

Stenz Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened pet form of the Slavic personal name Stanislav. Compare Stentz.

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


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Where is the Stenz family from?

You can see how Stenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Stenz family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stenz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stenz. 34% of Stenz men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Stenz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stenz were Farm Hand and Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Stenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenz 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Stenz. 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 727 military records available for the last name Stenz. For the veterans among your Stenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stenz in 1962 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stenz 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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