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Stankwitz Family History

Stankwitz 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: Stankewicz, Stantz, Stanwick, Stankiewicz, Janowitz, Stanich

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Where is the Stankwitz family from?

You can see how Stankwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stankwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stankwitz families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stankwitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stankwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stankwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stankwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stankwitz. 100% of Stankwitz men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Stankwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stankwitz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stankwitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Stankwitz. For the veterans among your Stankwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stankwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stankwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stankwitz in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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