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Stentiford Family History

Stentiford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Stentaford Land in Whitchurch (Devon).

The placename derives from Old English stǣniht ‘stony’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Stentiford family from?

You can see how Stentiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stentiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stentiford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 185 Stentiford families living in Devon. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stentiford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stentiford families in 1891.
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What did your Stentiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stentiford. 19% of Stentiford men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Stentiford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stentiford were Builders Labourer 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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Horseman On Farm
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Stentiford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stentiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stentiford 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Stentiford. 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 415 military records available for the last name Stentiford. For the veterans among your Stentiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stentiford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stentiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stentiford in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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