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Stanz Family History

Stanz 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: Stano, Stang, Statz, Stantz, Sanz, Stan, Stranz, Stant, Stank, Stenz

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Where is the Stanz family from?

You can see how Stanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stanz family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stanz's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stanz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanz 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 Stanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanz. 16% of Stanz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Stanz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanz were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    16%
  • Bartender
    11%
  • Shipper
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Stanz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanz 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Stanz. 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 617 military records available for the last name Stanz. For the veterans among your Stanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Stanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stanz in 1956 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanz 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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