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Staniec Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav ).

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


Similar surnames: Stanek, Stanis, Stanich, Stanish, Janiec, Stanke, Stanzel, Stanick

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Where is the Staniec family from?

You can see how Staniec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staniec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Staniec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Staniec families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Staniec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Staniec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staniec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staniec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staniec. 40% of Staniec men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Bartender
    20%
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What Staniec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Staniec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staniec 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Staniec. 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 148 military records available for the last name Staniec. For the veterans among your Staniec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staniec lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Staniec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Staniec in 1958 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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