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Stanney Family History

Stanney Surname Meaning

From Stanney (Cheshire) which is recorded as Stanei in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + ēg ‘island’.

See Stoney (1).

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


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Where is the Stanney family from?

You can see how Stanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Stanney families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Stanney's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Stanney families in 1891.
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What did your Stanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanney. 100% of Stanney men worked as a Farm Labourer and 91% of Stanney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanney 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Stanney. 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 142 military records available for the last name Stanney. For the veterans among your Stanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Stanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stanney in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanney 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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