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Stamon Family History

Stamon 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: Stamos, Staton, Staman, Staron, Shamon, Seamon, Simon, Samson, Seaton

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Where is the Stamon family from?

You can see how Stamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Stamon families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stamon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stamon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamon 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 Stamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamon. 33% of Stamon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stamon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamon were Clerk and Beautician. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Stamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamon 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Stamon. 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 42 military records available for the last name Stamon. For the veterans among your Stamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stamon in 1968 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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