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Vanstone Family History

Vanstone Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Fauntstone in Shaugh (Devon). The place probably takes its name from the surname Faunt (genitive Fauntes) + Middle English toun ‘farmstead estate’ meaning ‘farmstead of the Faunt family’.

It is likely to be associated with the family of Samson le Enfaunt, a juror of Plympton Hundred in Devon in 1249. This historical connection adds depth to the name's significance and origin.

For the surname Faunt, see Fant.

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


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You can see how Vanstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 663 Vanstone families living in Devon. This was about 66% of all the recorded Vanstone's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vanstone families in 1891.
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What did your Vanstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vanstone. 15% of Vanstone men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Vanstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanstone were Farm Labourer 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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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What is the average Vanstone lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vanstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vanstone in 1955 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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