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Stanyon Family History

Stanyon Surname Meaning

from Stanion (Northants) which is recorded as Stanern(a) and Stanerne from the 12th to 14th centuries.

The place-name derives from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + ærn ‘house building’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stanyon family from?

You can see how Stanyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Stanyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Stanyon families living in Leicestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stanyon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Stanyon families in 1891.
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What did your Stanyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanyon. 28% of Stanyon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Stanyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanyon were House Painter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Shoe Clicker
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • House Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stanyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanyon 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Stanyon. 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 377 military records available for the last name Stanyon. For the veterans among your Stanyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanyon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stanyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stanyon in 1952 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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