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Stanson Family History

Stanson 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: Stanton, Stenson, Swanson, Sanson, Stinson, Samson, Branson, Anson

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Where is the Stanson family from?

You can see how Stanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Stanson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stanson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanson 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 Stanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanson. 23% of Stanson men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Stanson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanson were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Stanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanson 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Stanson. 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 393 military records available for the last name Stanson. For the veterans among your Stanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stanson in 1963 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanson 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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