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Stahman Family History

Stahman 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: Starman, Stehman, Staman, Stahlman, Rahman, Sturman, Stallman, Salman

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Where is the Stahman family from?

You can see how Stahman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stahman families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stahman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stahman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stahman. 100% of Stahman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stahman women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Stahman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Stahman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Stahman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stahman. For the veterans among your Stahman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Stahman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stahman in 1968 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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