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Stamberg Family History

Stamberg 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: Stomberg, Samberg, Seaberg, Amberg, Salberg, Bamberg, Lamberg

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Where is the Stamberg family from?

You can see how Stamberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stamberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Stamberg families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stamberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stamberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamberg. 24% of Stamberg men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Stamberg women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Stamberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stamberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamberg 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Stamberg. 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 72 military records available for the last name Stamberg. For the veterans among your Stamberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stamberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stamberg in 1962 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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