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Stamison Family History

Stamison 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: Samson, Sampson, Stevison, Jamison, Amison, Lamison, Stimpson

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Where is the Stamison family from?

You can see how Stamison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stamison families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Stamison families living in Iowa. This was about 15% of all the recorded Stamison's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Stamison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamison ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stamison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Stamison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamison 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Stamison. 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 26 military records available for the last name Stamison. For the veterans among your Stamison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Stamison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stamison in 1960 was 53, and 52 in 2002.

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