This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Stanbey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Stanbey Family History

Stanbey 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, Stankey, Stanbery, Stanger, Sankey, Staley, Tansey, Standen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Stanbey family from?

You can see how Stanbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Stanbey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stanbey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Stanbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Stanbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Stanbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanbey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Stanbey

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Stanbey. 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.

View all Stanbey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Stanbey. For the veterans among your Stanbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Stanbey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stanbey family history

Discover More

What is the average Stanbey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanbey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanbey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stanbey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial