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Stagner Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Stegner .

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


Similar surnames: Stogner, Stanger, Stiner, Dagner, Shaner, Stayner, Stager, Stegner

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Where is the Stagner family from?

You can see how Stagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stagner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stagner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Stagner families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Stagner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Stagner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stagner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stagner. 26% of Stagner men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Stagner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stagner were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Stagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stagner 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Stagner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Stagner. For the veterans among your Stagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stagner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stagner in 1948 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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