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Stanfell Family History

Stanfell 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: Stansell, Stanfill, Stancell, Saffell, Sandell, Stanfield, Stanzel

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Where is the Stanfell family from?

You can see how Stanfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanfell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanfell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stanfell family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanfell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Stanfell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanfell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stanfell. 100% of Stanfell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Stanfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanfell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stanfell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Stanfell. For the veterans among your Stanfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanfell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Stanfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stanfell in 1985 was 78, and 60 in 2002.

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