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Stawford Family History

Stawford 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: Stafford, Stanford, Stalford, Crawford, Stratford, Spafford, Samford

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Where is the Stawford family from?

You can see how Stawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stawford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stawford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Stawford family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stawford's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Stawford families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stawford 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 88 census records available for the last name Stawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stawford 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Stawford. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stawford. For the veterans among your Stawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stawford lifespan?

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