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Stanhope Family History

Stanhope Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Stanhope (Durham) from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + hop ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Stanhope family from?

You can see how Stanhope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanhope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanhope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Stanhope families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Stanhope's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stanhope families in 1891.
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What did your Stanhope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanhope. 8% of Stanhope men worked as a Fisherman and 76% of Stanhope women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanhope were Boot Repairer and Private Means.

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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

  • Fisherman
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Boot Repairer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Stanhope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanhope 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Stanhope. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stanhope. For the veterans among your Stanhope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanhope lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stanhope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stanhope in 1953 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanhope 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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