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Stanch Family History

Stanch 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: Stanich, Stauch, Stach, Stanco, Stasch, Branch, Stack, Stano, Stang

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Where is the Stanch family from?

You can see how Stanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Stanch families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stanch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stanch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanch 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 Stanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanch. 23% of Stanch men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Stanch women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanch were New Worker and Dressmaker.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    20%

What Stanch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanch 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Stanch. 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 447 military records available for the last name Stanch. For the veterans among your Stanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Stanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stanch in 1952 was 37, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanch 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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