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Stambo Family History

Stambo Surname 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: Shambo, Stumbo, Stamm, Stano, Sambor, Stagno, Staub, Stanko, Stam

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Where is the Stambo family from?

You can see how Stambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stambo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stambo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Stambo families living in Kentucky. This was about 95% of all the recorded Stambo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Stambo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stambo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Stambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stambo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stambo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Stambo. For the veterans among your Stambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stambo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Stambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stambo in 1977 was 81, and 70 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stambo 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.

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