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Stanak Family History

Stanak 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: Stanek, Stank, Tabak, Stack, Tanaka, Stano, Stark, Staal, Stang

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Where is the Stanak family from?

You can see how Stanak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stanak families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stanak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Stanak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Investory Taker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanak. 100% of Stanak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stanak women worked as an Investory Taker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Investory Taker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Stanak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanak 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Stanak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Stanak. For the veterans among your Stanak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Stanak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stanak in 1968 was 76, and 71 in 1995.

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