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Stahy Family History

Stahy 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: Stahr, Stahl, Stary, Stacy, Stay, Stahly, Say, Shah, Stamm, Strahl

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Where is the Stahy family from?

You can see how Stahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Stahy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stahy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stahy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Stahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stahy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Stahy. For the veterans among your Stahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahy lifespan?

Average Stahy life expectancy in 1985 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahy 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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