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Stantley Family History

Stantley 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: Stanley, Standley, Antley, Staley, Stapley, Brantley, Shatley

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Where is the Stantley family from?

You can see how Stantley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stantley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stantley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stantley families living in Alabama. This was about 17% of all the recorded Stantley's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Stantley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stantley 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 Stantley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stantley. 39% of Stantley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stantley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stantley were Farm and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Wage Hand
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Stantley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Stantley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stantley 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Stantley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Stantley. For the veterans among your Stantley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stantley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stantley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stantley in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stantley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stantley 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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