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Styron Family History

Styron Name Meaning

English: variant of Styring probably a nickname from Middle English stiring used of persons to mean ‘busy active agile’. It is the present participle of Middle English stiren (Old English styrian) ‘to stir move about energetically’.

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


Similar surnames: Tron, Strow, Staton, Stayton, Starn, Tyson, Pyron, Sheron, Symon

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Where is the Styron family from?

You can see how Styron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Styron family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Styron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Styron families living in North Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Styron's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Styron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Styron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Styron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Styron. 21% of Styron men worked as a Fisherman and 15% of Styron women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Styron were Salesman and House Wife. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • House Wife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Styron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styron 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Styron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Styron. For the veterans among your Styron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Styron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Styron in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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