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Stanner Family History

Stanner Surname Meaning

variant of Stanworth. probably a variant of Stannard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stanner family from?

You can see how Stanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Stanner families living in Kent. This was about 17% of all the recorded Stanner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stanner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanner 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 Stanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanner. 50% of Stanner men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Stanner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanner were General Labourer and Hospital Daily Cleaner.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Hospital Daily Cleaner
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanner 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Stanner. 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 534 military records available for the last name Stanner. For the veterans among your Stanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stanner in 1965 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanner 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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