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Stomey Family History

Stomey 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: Stokey, Storey, Stoney, Tomey, Stamey, Stone, Stowe, Storer, Stoker

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Where is the Stomey family from?

You can see how Stomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stomey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stomey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stomey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stomey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stomey 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 Stomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stomey. 50% of Stomey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Stomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stomey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stomey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stomey. For the veterans among your Stomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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