Any idea where the family name Stattkus comes from and what it means?

Question:The ending -kus is a dead giveaway that they were from Lithuania. Since Russia didn't let Lithuanians emigrate until the very end of the 19th century and very beginning of the 20th century, you will have a very good chance of finding the actual hometown of your immigrant ancestor in the records at Ellis Island. http://www.ellisisland.org

You may find some listings that a person was Polish. That's because for a few periods in history, Poland and Lithuania were merged. But once you find the hometown, it will become evident that the actual land belongs to Lithuania on today's map.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The ending -kus is a dead giveaway that they were from Lithuania. Since Russia didn't let Lithuanians emigrate until the very end of the 19th century and very beginning of the 20th century, you will have a very good chance of finding the actual hometown of your immigrant ancestor in the records at Ellis Island. http://www.ellisisland.org

You may find some listings that a person was Polish. That's because for a few periods in history, Poland and Lithuania were merged. But once you find the hometown, it will become evident that the actual land belongs to Lithuania on today's map.