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Stakeman Family History

Stakeman 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: Stallman, Wakeman, Starman, Stoneman, Lakeman, Stegeman, Starkman

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Where is the Stakeman family from?

You can see how Stakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stakeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stakeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Stakeman families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stakeman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Stakeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stakeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stakeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stakeman. 34% of Stakeman men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Stakeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Stakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stakeman 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Stakeman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Stakeman. For the veterans among your Stakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stakeman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stakeman in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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