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Stansell Family History

Stansell Name Meaning

English: variant of Stansall (see Stancil ).

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


Similar surnames: Stansel, Stancel, Stancill, Randell, Hansell, Tennell, Tindell

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Where is the Stansell family from?

You can see how Stansell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stansell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stansell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Stansell families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Stansell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Stansell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stansell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stansell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stansell. 25% of Stansell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Stansell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stansell were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
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What Stansell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Stansell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stansell 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Stansell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stansell. For the veterans among your Stansell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stansell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stansell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stansell in 1952 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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