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Standfield Name Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset): variant of Stanfield .

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


Similar surnames: Stansfield, Stanfield, Stanfill, Mansfield, Stringfield, Grandfield

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Where is the Standfield family from?

You can see how Standfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Standfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Standfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Standfield families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Standfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Standfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Standfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Standfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Standfield. 33% of Standfield men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Standfield women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Standfield were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
  • House Work
    6%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Standfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Standfield 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Standfield. 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 875 military records available for the last name Standfield. For the veterans among your Standfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Standfield lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Standfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Standfield in 1959 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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