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Stanard Name Meaning

English: variant of Stannard .

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


Similar surnames: Ranard, Stannard, Stuard, Stunkard, Shepard, Standard, Seaward

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Where is the Stanard family from?

You can see how Stanard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Stanard families living in Suffolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Stanard's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Stanard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stanard. 100% of Stanard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stanard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanard 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Stanard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Stanard. For the veterans among your Stanard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stanard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stanard in 1955 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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