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Stabley Family History

Stabley Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Staveley and Stabler two names of different origins but whose pronunciations were much confused from the 17th century onward.

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


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Where is the Stabley family from?

You can see how Stabley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stabley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stabley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Stabley families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stabley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stabley families in 1911.
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What did your Stabley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stabley. 32% of Stabley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stabley women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stabley were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Stabley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stabley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stabley 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Stabley. 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 625 military records available for the last name Stabley. For the veterans among your Stabley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stabley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stabley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stabley in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stabley 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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