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Stanowski Family History

Stanowski 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: Stankowski, Sadowski, Tarnowski, Stachowski, Zdanowski, Stepnowski

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Where is the Stanowski family from?

You can see how Stanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Stanowski families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stanowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stanowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanowski 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 Stanowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Power Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanowski. 42% of Stanowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Stanowski women worked as a Power Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanowski were Operator and Speed Tender.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    25%
  • Bakery Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Speed Tender
    25%

What Stanowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanowski 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Stanowski. 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 264 military records available for the last name Stanowski. For the veterans among your Stanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanowski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stanowski in 1948 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanowski 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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