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Stansbery Name Meaning

English: variant of Stanbrough .

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


Similar surnames: Stansbury, Stansberry, Stanbery, Stanbury, Sansbury, Salsbery

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Where is the Stansbery family from?

You can see how Stansbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stansbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stansbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Stansbery families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stansbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stansbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stansbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stansbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stansbery. 30% of Stansbery men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stansbery women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stansbery were Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stansbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stansbery 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Stansbery. 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 594 military records available for the last name Stansbery. For the veterans among your Stansbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stansbery lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stansbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stansbery in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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