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Stamberger Family History

Stamberger 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: Shamberger, Schamberger, Hamberger, Bamberger, Amberger, Shamburger

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Where is the Stamberger family from?

You can see how Stamberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stamberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Stamberger families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Stamberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stamberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamberger 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 Stamberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamberger. 43% of Stamberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stamberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamberger were Farm Labor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stamberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamberger 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Stamberger. 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 254 military records available for the last name Stamberger. For the veterans among your Stamberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stamberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stamberger in 1961 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

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