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Stans Family History

Stans Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: from a short form of the personal name Constans(see Constant).

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


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Where is the Stans family from?

You can see how Stans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Stans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stans 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 Stans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stans. 26% of Stans men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stans women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stans were Painter and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Stans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stans 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Stans. 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 755 military records available for the last name Stans. For the veterans among your Stans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stans in 1966 was 40, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stans 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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