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Stallan Family History

Stallan Surname Meaning

From Middle English stal(o)un ‘stallion’ (Old French estalon), perhaps for a promiscuous man. Perhaps from Stalland Common in Great Ellingham (Norfolk), though early forms of the place-name have not been found.

Therefore, it is possible that the place may take its name from the surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stallan family from?

You can see how Stallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stallan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Stallan families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Stallan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stallan families in 1911.
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What did your Stallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter (house) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stallan. 50% of Stallan men worked as a Painter (house) and 94% of Stallan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stallan were Farm Labourer and House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Painter (house)
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • House Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stallan 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Stallan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Stallan. For the veterans among your Stallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stallan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Stallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stallan in 1967 was 68, and 79 in 1984.

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