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Stinso Family History

Stinso 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: Stinson, Tino, Stenson, Stano, Stinton, Stine, Siino, Tiso, Stanko

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Where is the Stinso family from?

You can see how Stinso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stinso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stinso families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Stinso's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stinso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stinso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stinso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stinso. 100% of Stinso 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 189 census records available for the last name Stinso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stinso 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Stinso. 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 18 military records available for the last name Stinso. For the veterans among your Stinso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stinso lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Stinso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stinso in 1980 was 66, and 84 in 2001.

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