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Stanaitis Family History

Stanaitis 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: Stamatis, Stratis, Stanis, Jonaitis, Staats, Masaitis, Stanton

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Where is the Stanaitis family from?

You can see how Stanaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Stanaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stanaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stanaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanaitis 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 Stanaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanaitis. 100% of Stanaitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stanaitis women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Stanaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Stanaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanaitis 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Stanaitis. 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 154 military records available for the last name Stanaitis. For the veterans among your Stanaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanaitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stanaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stanaitis in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanaitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanaitis 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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