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Stanay Family History

Stanay 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, Staley, Stano, Staal, Stang, Sandy, Stanaway, Stanis, Stava

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Where is the Stanay family from?

You can see how Stanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stanay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Stanay family living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stanay's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stanay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Stanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Stanay. 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 Stanay. For the veterans among your Stanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Stanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stanay in 1972 was 88, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanay 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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