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Stemley Family History

Stemley 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: Steeley, Stealey, Stemler, Seeley, Stanley, Semler, Tenley, Staley

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Where is the Stemley family from?

You can see how Stemley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stemley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Stemley families living in Mississippi. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stemley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Stemley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemley 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 Stemley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stemley. 20% of Stemley men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Stemley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stemley were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stemley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemley 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 Stemley. 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 81 military records available for the last name Stemley. For the veterans among your Stemley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stemley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stemley in 1959 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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