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Stales Family History

Stales 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: Sales, Scales, Stables, Staley, Swales, Stakes, Staves, Stiles

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Where is the Stales family from?

You can see how Stales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stales family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stales families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Stales families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Stales's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stales families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stales 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 Stales ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stales. 100% of Stales 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stales 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Stales. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stales. For the veterans among your Stales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stales lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Stales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stales in 1973 was 73, and 58 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stales

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stales 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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