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Stailey Family History

Stailey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Staley.

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


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Where is the Stailey family from?

You can see how Stailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stailey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Stailey families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Stailey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Stailey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stailey 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 Stailey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stailey. 29% of Stailey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

What Stailey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stailey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Stailey. 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 597 military records available for the last name Stailey. For the veterans among your Stailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stailey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stailey in 1952 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stailey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stailey 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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