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Stalvey Name Meaning

Altered (metathesized) form of English Stavely .

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


Similar surnames: Staley, Selvey, Sealey, Stailey, Staver, Silvey, Stiller, Eavey

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Where is the Stalvey family from?

You can see how Stalvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stalvey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stalvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Stalvey families living in South Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stalvey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Stalvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stalvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stalvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stalvey. 35% of Stalvey men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Stalvey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stalvey were Farm Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stalvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stalvey 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Stalvey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 774 military records available for the last name Stalvey. For the veterans among your Stalvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stalvey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stalvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stalvey in 1951 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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