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Saunton Family History

Saunton 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: Taunton, Staunton, Manton, Stanton, Hunton, Banton, Santos, Dunton

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Where is the Saunton family from?

You can see how Saunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Saunton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Saunton family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saunton's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Saunton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunton 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 Saunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saunton. 100% of Saunton 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 136 census records available for the last name Saunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Saunton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Saunton. For the veterans among your Saunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saunton

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