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Stayley Family History

Stayley 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, Stapley, Stahley, Stailey, Starley, Stabley, Stadler

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Where is the Stayley family from?

You can see how Stayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stayley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stayley families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stayley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stayley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayley 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 Stayley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Stayley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayley 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Stayley. 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 94 military records available for the last name Stayley. For the veterans among your Stayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Stayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stayley in 1973 was 68, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stayley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayley 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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