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Stansill Family History

Stansill 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, Tansill, Stancill, Stanfill, Stansel, Stancil, Stanphill

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Where is the Stansill family from?

You can see how Stansill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stansill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stansill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stansill family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stansill's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Stansill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stansill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stansill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stansill. 60% of Stansill men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stansill women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Stansill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stansill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stansill 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Stansill. 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 169 military records available for the last name Stansill. For the veterans among your Stansill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stansill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stansill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stansill in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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