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Staniforth Family History

Staniforth Name Meaning

English: habitational name from an unidentified place probably near Sheffield (Yorkshire) where the surname is common. The placename appears to derive from Old English stānig ‘stony’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


Similar surnames: Stanforth, Stanford, Danforth, Sandfort, Standiford, Stallworth

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Where is the Staniforth family from?

You can see how Staniforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staniforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staniforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Staniforth families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Staniforth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Staniforth families in 1911.
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What did your Staniforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Staniforth. 60% of Staniforth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Printer
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Staniforth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Staniforth. For the veterans among your Staniforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staniforth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Staniforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Staniforth in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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