Stanham Family History

Stanham Surname Meaning

see Stoneham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Statham, Branham, Canham, Tatham, Stidham, Stoneham, Steadham, Lanham, Stanga, Stanger

5,000 record(s) for Stanham

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
225	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Stanham family from?

You can see how Stanham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Stanham families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanham's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stanham families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stanham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, labourer gen and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanham. 100% of Stanham men worked as a labourer gen and 71% of Stanham women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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 1939

labourer gen

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

71%

Private means

17%

Unpaid domestic

13%

What Stanham family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Stanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Stanham. 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.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Stanham. For the veterans among your Stanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Stanham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stanham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stanham in 1968 was 87, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.