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Stafferton Family History

Stafferton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stapleton, Steffenson, Stofferahn, Staffen, Alderton, Stanton

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Where is the Stafferton family from?

You can see how Stafferton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stafferton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Stafferton families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stafferton's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Stafferton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stafferton 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 Stafferton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stafferton. 50% of Stafferton men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 87% of Stafferton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stafferton were Farmworker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%
  • Farmworker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

What Stafferton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Stafferton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stafferton 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Stafferton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Stafferton. For the veterans among your Stafferton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stafferton lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Stafferton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stafferton in 1979 was 85, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stafferton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stafferton 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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