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Stace Family History

Stace Name Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): from the Middle English personal name Stace (Latinized as Stacius) a vernacular form of Eustace . Compare Stacy .

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


Similar surnames: Stacy, Stacey, Stake, Stack, Stare, Stach, Stocke, Stave, Tacy, Saye

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Where is the Stace family from?

You can see how Stace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 259 Stace families living in Sussex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Stace's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Stace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stace. 14% of Stace men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Stace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stace were Plumber and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Stace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stace 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Stace. For the veterans among your Stace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stace lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stace in 1959 was 29, and 57 in 2004.

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