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Statson Family History

Statson Name 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: Statton, Staton, Stetson, Samson, Seaton, Stanton, Stratton, Stenson

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Where is the Statson family from?

You can see how Statson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Statson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Statson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Statson families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Statson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Statson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Statson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Statson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Statson. 38% of Statson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Statson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Statson were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Statson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Statson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Statson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Statson. For the veterans among your Statson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Statson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Statson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Statson in 1981 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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