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Stankis Family History

Stankis 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: Stanis, Stankus, Stathis, Standish, Shanks, Stakes, Sarkis, Stanko

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Where is the Stankis family from?

You can see how Stankis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stankis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stankis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stankis family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stankis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stankis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stankis 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 Stankis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Treer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stankis. 60% of Stankis men worked as a Treer and 100% of Stankis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Treer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stankis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Stankis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stankis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Stankis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Stankis. For the veterans among your Stankis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stankis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stankis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stankis in 1964 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stankis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stankis 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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