Stanistreet Family History

Stanistreet Surname Meaning

From Stanystreet near Worsley in Eccles (Lancs) which is recorded as Stanistrete in 1246. The place-name derives from Old English stānig ‘stony rocky made of stone’.

Additionally, it uses the term strǣt which means ‘Roman road street’. This reflects the historical significance of the location in relation to ancient Roman infrastructure.

Comparatively, the name Stonestreet shares similar etymological roots, showcasing the commonality of place-names derived from geological characteristics.

The evolution of place-names over centuries often reveals insights into the cultural and linguistic influences that shaped the area.

In summary, Stanystreet is not just a geographical location but also a linguistic artifact that tells a story of its historical and cultural background.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Stonestreet, Bradstreet, Sandstedt, Longstreet, Stansfield, Street, Overstreet, Sangster, Broadstreet, Stanis

25,000 record(s) for Stanistreet

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
421	Military Records
16K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

Where is the Stanistreet family from?

You can see how Stanistreet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanistreet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stanistreet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Stanistreet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanistreet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stanistreet families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanistreet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanistreet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stanistreet.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Printer

100%

What Stanistreet family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Stanistreet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanistreet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 16K immigration records available for the last name Stanistreet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 421 military records available for the last name Stanistreet. For the veterans among your Stanistreet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Stanistreet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stanistreet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stanistreet in 1966 was 91, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanistreet 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.