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Stimas Family History

Stimas 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: Simas, Stamas, Stimac, Shima, Simos, Sias, Silas, Sima, Sliman, Dimas

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Where is the Stimas family from?

You can see how Stimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stimas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stimas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stimas families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stimas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stimas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stimas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stimas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Stimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stimas 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Stimas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stimas. For the veterans among your Stimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stimas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Stimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stimas in 1977 was 76, and 67 in 1995.

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