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Stuchbury Family History

Stuchbury Surname Meaning

From Stuchbury (Northants) which is recorded as Stutesburie in the 12th century and Stotesburi in 128.

The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Stūt (genitive *Stūtes) + Old English burg ‘fortress’.

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


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Where is the Stuchbury family from?

You can see how Stuchbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuchbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Stuchbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Stuchbury families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Stuchbury's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Stuchbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuchbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stuchbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stuchbury. 34% of Stuchbury men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Stuchbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stuchbury were Motor Lorry Driver (heavy Worker) and Retired.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmworker
    23%
  • General Farm Worker
    23%
  • Motor Lorry Driver (heavy Worker)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Paid
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 145 immigration records available for the last name Stuchbury. 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 101 military records available for the last name Stuchbury. For the veterans among your Stuchbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuchbury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Stuchbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stuchbury in 1967 was 32, and 78 in 1984.

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