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Stanforth Family History

Stanforth Surname Meaning

English:: mainly a variant of Stanford which may have migrated to North Yorkshire and Northumberland from Norfolk and Suffolk by the North Sea coastal trade.

variant of Staniforth.

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


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Where is the Stanforth family from?

You can see how Stanforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Stanforth family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stanforth's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Stanforth families in 1911.
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What did your Stanforth 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 Stanforth. 34% of Stanforth men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Stanforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanforth were Farmer and Housewife.

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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%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stanforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanforth 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Stanforth. 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 532 military records available for the last name Stanforth. For the veterans among your Stanforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanforth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stanforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stanforth in 1956 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanforth 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.

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