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Stacey Family History

Stacey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stacy.

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


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Where is the Stacey family from?

You can see how Stacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stacey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,385 Stacey families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Stacey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stacey 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 Stacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stacey. 10% of Stacey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Stacey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stacey were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Stacey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195,000 census records available for the last name Stacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stacey 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Stacey. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Stacey. For the veterans among your Stacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stacey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Stacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stacey in 1944 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stacey 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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