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Stachnik Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Stach

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


Similar surnames: Stachura, Stach, Stasik, Stanek, Machnik, Stanis, Stahnke, Stefanik

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Where is the Stachnik family from?

You can see how Stachnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stachnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stachnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Stachnik families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stachnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stachnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stachnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stachnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stachnik. 30% of Stachnik men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stachnik women worked as a Teller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stachnik were Mason and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teller
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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What Stachnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stachnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stachnik 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Stachnik. 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 311 military records available for the last name Stachnik. For the veterans among your Stachnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stachnik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stachnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stachnik in 1960 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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