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Stanbery Family History

Stanbery Surname Meaning

Variant of Stanbrough.

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


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Where is the Stanbery family from?

You can see how Stanbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanbery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Stanbery families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stanbery's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Stanbery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanbery 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 Stanbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanbery. 32% of Stanbery men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stanbery women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanbery were Operator and Teacher.

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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%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stanbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanbery 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Stanbery. 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 617 military records available for the last name Stanbery. For the veterans among your Stanbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanbery lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stanbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stanbery in 1957 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanbery 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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