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Stavnes Family History

Stavnes 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: Staines, Staves, Starnes, Stave, Stavros, Stables, Stakes, Stanis

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Where is the Stavnes family from?

You can see how Stavnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavnes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stavnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stavnes families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stavnes's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Stavnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavnes 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 Stavnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Hold were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stavnes. 25% of Stavnes men worked as a Farming and 60% of Stavnes women worked as a House Hold. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stavnes were New Worker and Canner.

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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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Hold
    60%
  • Canner
    40%

What Stavnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Stavnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavnes 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Stavnes. 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 58 military records available for the last name Stavnes. For the veterans among your Stavnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stavnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stavnes in 1965 was 87, and 95 in 2003.

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