Stenton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stenton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stenton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 12
Female Servant 10
Labourer 7
Farmer 7
Male Servant 6
Potter 6
Linen Weaver 6
Coal Miner 5
Fisher Man 4
Shoe Maker 4
Nail Maker Apprentice 4
Servant 4
Weaver 3
Slater 3
Pauper 3
Independent 3
Butcher 3
Blacksmith 2
Sawyer 2
Mason 2
Wheelwright 2
Apprentice 2
Nail Maker 2
Ag Lab 1
Cabinet Maker 1

Stenton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Stanton 86% 42,031
2 Stainton 75% 7,498
3 Stenton 100% 3,980
4 Stinton 86% 3,877
5 Staunton 75% 2,003
6 Stonton 86% 242
7 Steenton 88% 182
8 Stantan 71% 154

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The surname Stenton is the 3rd most popular variant of Stanton.

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