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Student Family History

Student Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland Westphalia): nickname for a studious person or a cleric from Middle High German student ‘student scholar’.

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


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Where is the Student family from?

You can see how Student families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Student family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Student families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Student families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Student's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Student families in 1911.
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What did your Student ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Student. 39% of Student men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Student women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Student were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Crane Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Student family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Student. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Student 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Student. 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 559 military records available for the last name Student. For the veterans among your Student ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Student lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Student life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Student in 1947 was 26, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Student 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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