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Stanland Family History

Stanland Surname Meaning

see Staniland.

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


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Where is the Stanland family from?

You can see how Stanland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stanland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Stanland families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stanland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stanland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanland 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 Stanland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanland. 24% of Stanland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stanland women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Stanland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Stanland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanland 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Stanland. 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 164 military records available for the last name Stanland. For the veterans among your Stanland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanland lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stanland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stanland in 1961 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanland 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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