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Stidston Family History

Stidston Surname Meaning

see Stitson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stidston family from?

You can see how Stidston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stidston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stidston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Stidston families living in Devon. This was about 65% of all the recorded Stidston's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stidston families in 1891.
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What did your Stidston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stidston. 50% of Stidston men worked as a General Farmer and 68% of Stidston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stidston were Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Farmer
    50%
  • Electrical Engineer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Stidston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stidston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stidston 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Stidston. 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 404 military records available for the last name Stidston. For the veterans among your Stidston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stidston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Stidston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stidston in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2001.

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