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Stanshaw Family History

Stanshaw 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: Stanislaw, Cranshaw, Hanshaw, Ranshaw, Henshaw, Bagshaw, Earnshaw

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Where is the Stanshaw family from?

You can see how Stanshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanshaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stanshaw families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Stanshaw families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanshaw's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Stanshaw families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Stanshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanshaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stanshaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stanshaw. For the veterans among your Stanshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanshaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Stanshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stanshaw in 1967 was 82, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanshaw 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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