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Stankavage Family History

Stankavage 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: Stanage, Standage, Sincavage, Savage, Sankaran, Sauvage, Stanaway

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Where is the Stankavage family from?

You can see how Stankavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stankavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Stankavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stankavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stankavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stankavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stankavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stankavage. 59% of Stankavage men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Stankavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stankavage 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stankavage. 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 36 military records available for the last name Stankavage. For the veterans among your Stankavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stankavage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stankavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stankavage in 1966 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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