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Stander Family History

Stander Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Standen, Stanger, Stinger, Starner, Sander, Strawder, Starmer

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Where is the Stander family from?

You can see how Stander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Stander families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Stander's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stander. 22% of Stander men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Stander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stander were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stander 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stander. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stander. For the veterans among your Stander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stander lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stander in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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