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Stalin Family History

Stalin 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: Starin, Salin, Stain, Starlin, Stein, Sabin, Spain, Malin, Savin

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Where is the Stalin family from?

You can see how Stalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stalin families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stalin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stalin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stalin. 38% of Stalin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stalin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stalin were Clerk and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Caretaker
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Stalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stalin 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Stalin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Stalin. For the veterans among your Stalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stalin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Stalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stalin in 1968 was 60, and 88 in 2000.

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