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Standage Family History

Standage Surname Meaning

English:: probably a variant of Standish. in Leicestershire and Buckinghamshire the name may alternatively be from Stanedge Grange in Hartington Nether Quarter or Stanage End in Outseats (both Derbyshire); but evidence is needed for this.

The placenames derive from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + ecg ‘edge escarpment’.

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


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Where is the Standage family from?

You can see how Standage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Standage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Standage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Standage families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Standage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Standage families in 1891.
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What did your Standage 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 Standage. 43% of Standage men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Standage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Standage were Farmer and Private Means.

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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
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Standage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Standage 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Standage. 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 421 military records available for the last name Standage. For the veterans among your Standage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Standage lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Standage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Standage in 1958 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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