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Stanning Family History

Stanning Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Stanning family from?

You can see how Stanning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Stanning families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stanning's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stanning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanning 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 Stanning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanning. 100% of Stanning men worked as an Engineer fitter and 90% of Stanning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Engineer fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Cook
    5%

What Stanning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanning 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Stanning. 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 256 military records available for the last name Stanning. For the veterans among your Stanning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanning lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Stanning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stanning in 1984 was 69, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanning 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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