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Staunton Family History

Staunton Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Stanton. This English name has been established (in this spelling) since medieval times in Ireland (Mayo Connacht) where it has been Gaelicized as de Stonndún.

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


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Where is the Staunton family from?

You can see how Staunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staunton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Staunton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 51 Staunton families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Staunton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Staunton families in 1911.
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What did your Staunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Staunton. 38% of Staunton men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Staunton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staunton were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 43,000 immigration records available for the last name Staunton. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Staunton. For the veterans among your Staunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staunton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Staunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Staunton in 1948 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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