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Stamness Family History

Stamness 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: Staines, Stamets, Chamness, Starnes, Stables, Stamatis, Harness

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Where is the Stamness family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamness 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 Stamness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stamness. 100% of Stamness men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Stamness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamness 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Stamness. 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 18 military records available for the last name Stamness. For the veterans among your Stamness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamness lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stamness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stamness in 1967 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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