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Stanas Family History

Stanas 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, Staas, Stamas, Salas, Panas, Savas, Llanas, Stano, Staal

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Where is the Stanas family from?

You can see how Stanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Stanas families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stanas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Stanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanas 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Stanas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stanas. For the veterans among your Stanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Stanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stanas in 1961 was 48, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanas 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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