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Stanard Family History

Stanard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stannard.

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


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Where is the Stanard family from?

You can see how Stanard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Stanard families living in Manitoba. This was about 35% of all the recorded Stanard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Stanard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanard 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 Stanard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanard. 22% of Stanard men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Stanard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanard were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stanard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanard 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Stanard. 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 Stanard. For the veterans among your Stanard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stanard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stanard in 1955 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanard 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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