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Stankowsky Family History

Stankowsky 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: Stankowski, Stachowski, Frankowski, Szatkowski, Senkowski, Pankowski

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Where is the Stankowsky family from?

You can see how Stankowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stankowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stankowsky families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stankowsky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Stankowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stankowsky 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 Stankowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Braider was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stankowsky. 100% of Stankowsky men worked as a Braider.

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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

  • Braider
    100%

What Stankowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Stankowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stankowsky 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Stankowsky. 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 35 military records available for the last name Stankowsky. For the veterans among your Stankowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stankowsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Stankowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stankowsky in 1960 was 49, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stankowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stankowsky 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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