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Stawart Family History

Stawart 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: Stewart, Stawarz, Start, Swart, Stobart, Stapert, Staat, Steuart

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Where is the Stawart family from?

You can see how Stawart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stawart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stawart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 22 Stawart families living in Northumberland. This was about 92% of all the recorded Stawart's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Stawart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stawart 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 Stawart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stawart. 100% of Stawart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stawart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stawart 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Stawart. 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 113 military records available for the last name Stawart. For the veterans among your Stawart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stawart lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stawart

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