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Stanistreet Family History

Stanistreet Surname Meaning

From Stanystreet near Worsley in Eccles (Lancs) which is recorded as Stanistrete in 1246. The place-name derives from Old English stānig ‘stony rocky made of stone’.

Additionally, it uses the term strǣt which means ‘Roman road street’. This reflects the historical significance of the location in relation to ancient Roman infrastructure.

Comparatively, the name Stonestreet shares similar etymological roots, showcasing the commonality of place-names derived from geological characteristics.

The evolution of place-names over centuries often reveals insights into the cultural and linguistic influences that shaped the area.

In summary, Stanystreet is not just a geographical location but also a linguistic artifact that tells a story of its historical and cultural background.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Stanistreet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanistreet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stanistreet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Stanistreet families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Stanistreet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stanistreet families in 1891.
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What did your Stanistreet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanistreet. 50% of Stanistreet men worked as a House Painter and 82% of Stanistreet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanistreet were Painter and Charwoman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Charwoman
    10%

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Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stanistreet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stanistreet in 1966 was 91, and 84 in 2002.

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