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Stearman Name Meaning

English:: occupational name chiefly from Middle English stere(s)man (Old English stēor(es)mann) and Middle English stereman stireman (Old Norse stȳreman) ‘one who steers a ship skipper sea-captain’. occasionally perhaps an occupational name for someone responsible for tending cattle from Middle English steer (Old English stēor) ‘bullock’ + -man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Steadman, Spearman, Steerman, Starman, Sherman, Sturman, Speakman

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Where is the Stearman family from?

You can see how Stearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stearman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stearman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Stearman families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Stearman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Stearman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stearman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stearman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stearman. 25% of Stearman men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Stearman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stearman were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stearman 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Stearman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stearman. For the veterans among your Stearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stearman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stearman in 1951 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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