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Stancill Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Stancil .

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


Similar surnames: Stansell, Mancill, Stansel, Stanfill, Stancel, Councill, Mancil

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Where is the Stancill family from?

You can see how Stancill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stancill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stancill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 94 Stancill families living in North Carolina. This was about 72% of all the recorded Stancill's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Stancill families in 1880.
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What did your Stancill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Family Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stancill. 39% of Stancill men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Stancill women worked as a Family Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stancill were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Family Worker
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stancill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stancill 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Stancill. 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 507 military records available for the last name Stancill. For the veterans among your Stancill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stancill lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stancill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stancill in 1957 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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