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Stamber Family History

Stamber 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: Stammer, Stamper, Stauber, Stamer, Stember, Stamler, Staber, Stanger

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Where is the Stamber family from?

You can see how Stamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stamber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Stamber families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Stamber's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Stamber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamber 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 Stamber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamber. 40% of Stamber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stamber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamber were Janitor and Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Stamber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Stamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamber 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Stamber. 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 32 military records available for the last name Stamber. For the veterans among your Stamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamber lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Stamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stamber in 1984 was 90, and 75 in 2004.

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