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Stanly Family History

Stanly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stanley.

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


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Where is the Stanly family from?

You can see how Stanly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Stanly families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Stanly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stanly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanly 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 Stanly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanly. 100% of Stanly men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Stanly 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Stanly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Stanly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanly 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Stanly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stanly. For the veterans among your Stanly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stanly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stanly in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanly 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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