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Stanchfield Family History

Stanchfield Surname Meaning

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

Neither the placename nor the surname are found in current British records.

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


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Where is the Stanchfield family from?

You can see how Stanchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanchfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanchfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Stanchfield families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Stanchfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stanchfield families in 1891.
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What did your Stanchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmistress Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stanchfield. 50% of Stanchfield women worked as a Schoolmistress 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmistress Retired
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stanchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanchfield 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Stanchfield. 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 749 military records available for the last name Stanchfield. For the veterans among your Stanchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanchfield lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stanchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stanchfield in 1956 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanchfield 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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