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Stamey Family History

Stamey Name Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Staley, Sumey, Swasey, Starley, Summey, Saley, Staves, Stamps, Starry

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Where is the Stamey family from?

You can see how Stamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 12 Stamey families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Stamey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Stamey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamey. 30% of Stamey men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Stamey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamey were Truck Driver and Looper. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Spinner
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Looper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Stamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamey 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Stamey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Stamey. For the veterans among your Stamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Stamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stamey in 1943 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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