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Stinton Family History

Stinton Name Meaning

English: habitational name probably from Stinton in Salle (Norfolk). The placename derives from an uncertain first element + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


Similar surnames: Stainton, Stanton, Sinton, Swinton, Stenson, Tipton, Tilton, Spanton

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Where is the Stinton family from?

You can see how Stinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 154 Stinton families living in Worcestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stinton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Stinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stinton 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 Stinton. 10% of Stinton men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Stinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stinton were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated. .

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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
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Stinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stinton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stinton. For the veterans among your Stinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stinton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stinton in 1960 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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