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Stakey Family History

Stakey Surname 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: Staley, Stakes, Staker, Stokey, Starkey, Stacey, Stankey, Stamey

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Where is the Stakey family from?

You can see how Stakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Stakey families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stakey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stakey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stakey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stakey. 44% of Stakey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stakey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stakey were Barber and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Stakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Stakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stakey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Stakey. 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 105 military records available for the last name Stakey. For the veterans among your Stakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stakey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Stakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stakey in 1967 was 80, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stakey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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