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Stasney Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Šťastný ‘happy fortunate’ (see Stastny ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stasny, Stastny, Stolley, Taskey, Stanek, Stankey, Starkey, Stanley

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Where is the Stasney family from?

You can see how Stasney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stasney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stasney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stasney families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Stasney's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Stasney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stasney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stasney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stasney. 30% of Stasney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stasney women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stasney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stasney 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 Stasney. 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 235 military records available for the last name Stasney. For the veterans among your Stasney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stasney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stasney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stasney in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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