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Stun Family History

Stun 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: Sun, Tun, Stan, Sturn, Stum, Stup, Sten, Son, Tan, Stein

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Where is the Stun family from?

You can see how Stun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Stun families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Stun's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stun families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stun 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 Stun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stun. 27% of Stun men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Stun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stun were Operator 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Stun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stun 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Stun. 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 546 military records available for the last name Stun. For the veterans among your Stun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stun lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Stun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stun in 1982 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stun 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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