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Stantz Family History

Stantz Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Stanz, a habitational name from any of the places called Stans or Stanz in Austria and Switzerland.

(see also Stentz).

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


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Where is the Stantz family from?

You can see how Stantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stantz family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stantz's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Stantz families in 1891.
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What did your Stantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stantz. 27% of Stantz men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Stantz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stantz were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housework
    31%
  • Cake Packer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Stantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stantz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Stantz. 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 352 military records available for the last name Stantz. For the veterans among your Stantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stantz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Stantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stantz in 1958 was 33, and 25 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stantz 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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