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Stocton Family History

Stocton Surname Meaning

see Stockton.

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


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Where is the Stocton family from?

You can see how Stocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stocton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stocton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Stocton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stocton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Stocton families in 1891.
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What did your Stocton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stocton. 100% of Stocton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stocton 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Stocton. 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 300 military records available for the last name Stocton. For the veterans among your Stocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stocton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stocton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Stocton in 1962 was 32, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stocton 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.

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