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Stancy Family History

Stancy 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: Stanco, Stacy, Stanich, Stanley, Stack, Staley, Stano, Stang, Sandy

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Where is the Stancy family from?

You can see how Stancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stancy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stancy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stancy families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stancy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stancy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stancy 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 Stancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stancy. 100% of Stancy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stancy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Stancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stancy 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Stancy. 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 175 military records available for the last name Stancy. For the veterans among your Stancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stancy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Stancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stancy in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stancy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stancy 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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