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Stansen Family History

Stansen 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: Standen, Stassen, Stansel, Swansen, Stanger, Stanton, Stanley

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Where is the Stansen family from?

You can see how Stansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stansen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stansen family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stansen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Stansen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stansen 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 Stansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stansen. 60% of Stansen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stansen women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Stansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Stansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stansen 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Stansen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Stansen. For the veterans among your Stansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stansen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Stansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stansen in 1977 was 77, and 46 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stansen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stansen 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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