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Staunton Family History

Staunton Name 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. Compare McEvilly .

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


Similar surnames: Stanton, Stainton, Taunton, Manton, Swanton, Hunton, Seaton, Stockton

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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 1891 there were 71 Staunton families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Staunton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Staunton families in 1891.
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What did your Staunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Staunton. 35% of Staunton men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Staunton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staunton were House Decoratorjourneyman and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    35%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • House Decoratorjourneyman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
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Passenger Lists

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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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