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Stametz Family History

Stametz 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: Stamets, Samet, Startz, Statz, Stantz, Stamer, Tamez, Stetz, Stamey

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Where is the Stametz family from?

You can see how Stametz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stametz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stametz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Stametz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stametz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stametz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stametz 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 Stametz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stametz. 58% of Stametz men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Stametz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Stametz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stametz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Stametz. 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 51 military records available for the last name Stametz. For the veterans among your Stametz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stametz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stametz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stametz in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stametz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stametz 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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