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Stamn Family History

Stamn 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: Stamm, Stam, Stamp, Stan, Stain, Staman, Starn, Tan, Stein, Shan

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Where is the Stamn family from?

You can see how Stamn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stamn family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Stamn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stamn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stamn. 39% of Stamn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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What Stamn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Stamn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Stamn. 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 141 military records available for the last name Stamn. For the veterans among your Stamn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Stamn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stamn in 1970 was 74, and 78 in 1993.

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