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Stanus Family History

Stanus 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: Stanis, Stankus, Staus, Stano, Stang, Shanks, Spanos, Stakes, Staines

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Where is the Stanus family from?

You can see how Stanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stanus family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanus's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Stanus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanus 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 Stanus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Stanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Stanus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Stanus. For the veterans among your Stanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanus lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Stanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stanus in 1988 was 26, and 41 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanus 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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