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Stanciu Family History

Stanciu Surname Meaning

Romanian: from a Romanian form of the Bulgarian personal name Stančo, a pet form of a compound personal name based on the element stan ‘become stay’, e.g. Stanislav or Stanimir.

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


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Where is the Stanciu family from?

You can see how Stanciu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanciu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Stanciu families living in Washington. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stanciu's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Stanciu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanciu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanciu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stanciu. 100% of Stanciu men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Stanciu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanciu 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Stanciu. 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 108 military records available for the last name Stanciu. For the veterans among your Stanciu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanciu lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stanciu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stanciu in 1966 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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