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Stayton Family History

Stayton Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Stayton family from?

You can see how Stayton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stayton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Stayton family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stayton's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Stayton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stayton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stayton. 30% of Stayton men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Stayton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stayton were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Nurse
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stayton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayton 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Stayton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stayton. For the veterans among your Stayton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Stayton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stayton in 1947 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayton 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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