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Staknis Family History

Staknis Name 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: Stanis, Stathis, Stakes, Staines, Stanish, Stadnik, Starns, Tanis

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Where is the Staknis family from?

You can see how Staknis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staknis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Staknis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Staknis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Staknis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staknis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staknis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Staknis. 100% of Staknis women worked as a Winder. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Staknis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staknis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Staknis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Staknis. For the veterans among your Staknis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staknis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Staknis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Staknis in 1968 was 79, and 99 in 2004.

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