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Stateham Family History

Stateham 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: Statham, Tatham, Stoneham, Wakeham, Stathis, Latham, Wareham, Stariha

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Where is the Stateham family from?

You can see how Stateham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stateham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stateham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stateham families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stateham's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Stateham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stateham 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 Stateham ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Stateham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stateham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stateham. 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 49 military records available for the last name Stateham. For the veterans among your Stateham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stateham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Stateham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stateham in 1955 was 52, and 70 in 2001.

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