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Stackwood Family History

Stackwood 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: Blackwood, Packwood, Stanwood, Lockwood, Stackpole, Stockford

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Where is the Stackwood family from?

You can see how Stackwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stackwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stackwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Stackwood families living in Norfolk. This was about 59% of all the recorded Stackwood's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Stackwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stackwood 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 Stackwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stackwood. 50% of Stackwood men worked as a Farm Labourer and 73% of Stackwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stackwood were Bricklayer 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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    28%

What Stackwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Stackwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stackwood 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Stackwood. 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 80 military records available for the last name Stackwood. For the veterans among your Stackwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stackwood lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Stackwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stackwood in 1972 was 72, and 69 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stackwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stackwood ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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