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Staighton Family History

Staighton 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: Stoughton, Stainton, Creighton, Haughton, Stanton, Laughton, Heighton

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Where is the Staighton family from?

You can see how Staighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staighton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Staighton family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Staighton's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Staighton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staighton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Staighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staighton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Staighton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Staighton. For the veterans among your Staighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staighton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staighton

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