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Stonard Family History

Stonard Surname Meaning

see Stannard.

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


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Where is the Stonard family from?

You can see how Stonard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stonard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Stonard families living in Essex. This was about 8% of all the recorded Stonard's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Stonard families in 1891.
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What did your Stonard 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 Stonard. 34% of Stonard men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Stonard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonard were Sand Digger Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmworker
    17%
  • Lengthman Railway Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Sand Digger Heavy Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stonard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonard 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Stonard. 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 156 military records available for the last name Stonard. For the veterans among your Stonard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonard lifespan?

Average Stonard life expectancy in 1996 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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