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Stanbridge Family History

Stanbridge Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English ston ‘stone’ (Old English stān) + brigge ‘bridge’ (Old English brycg). The surname may also be a habitational name from any of various places so called.

These places include Stanbridge (Bedfordshire, Hampshire), Stanbridge Grange in Slaugham (Sussex), and Great and Little Stambridge (Essex).

Another notable location is Stone Bridge in Shalford (Surrey).

The variations of the name reflect the geographical features and historical significance of these locations.

Overall, the surname encapsulates a rich tapestry of meaning related to stones and bridges in English history.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stanbridge family from?

You can see how Stanbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 224 Stanbridge families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Stanbridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stanbridge families in 1891.
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What did your Stanbridge 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 Stanbridge. 9% of Stanbridge men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Stanbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanbridge were Gardener 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
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stanbridge. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Stanbridge. For the veterans among your Stanbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanbridge lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stanbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stanbridge in 1949 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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