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Stant Family History

Stant Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from the singular form of Middle English stantis (probably a borrowing from medieval Latin stantio ‘prop stanchion’).

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


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Where is the Stant family from?

You can see how Stant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 56 Stant families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Stant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stant families in 1891.
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What did your Stant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stant. 34% of Stant men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 76% of Stant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stant were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    34%
  • Gardener (retired)
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Stant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Stant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stant 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Stant. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stant. For the veterans among your Stant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stant in 1957 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stant 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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