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Stamets Family History

Stamets Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinmetz.

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


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Where is the Stamets family from?

You can see how Stamets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamets family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stamets families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stamets's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stamets families in 1891.
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What did your Stamets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamets. 30% of Stamets men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Stamets women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamets were Machinist and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stamets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamets 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Stamets. 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 457 military records available for the last name Stamets. For the veterans among your Stamets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamets lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stamets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Stamets in 1956 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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