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Stanison Family History

Stanison 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: Stanton, Stenson, Stanis, Swanson, Stanish, Tunison, Sanson, Stevison

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Where is the Stanison family from?

You can see how Stanison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Stanison families were found in USA in 1840, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Stanison family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanison's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Stanison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Stanison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanison 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Stanison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Stanison. For the veterans among your Stanison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Stanison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stanison in 1976 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanison 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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