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Stanback Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinbeck (compare Stainback ) or Stammbach or Stambach or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: Stainback, Hanback, Steinback, Stoneback, Tanck, Quanbeck, Stanga

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Where is the Stanback family from?

You can see how Stanback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stanback family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanback's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stanback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanback. 39% of Stanback men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Stanback women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanback were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stanback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanback 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Stanback. 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 803 military records available for the last name Stanback. For the veterans among your Stanback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanback lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stanback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stanback in 1952 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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