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Stanbaugh Family History

Stanbaugh 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: Stambaugh, Stanbrough, Sharbaugh, Stumbaugh, Stombaugh, Slaybaugh

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Where is the Stanbaugh family from?

You can see how Stanbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stanbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stanbaugh family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stanbaugh's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Stanbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stanbaugh 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 Stanbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanbaugh. 32% of Stanbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Stanbaugh women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanbaugh were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Stanbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanbaugh 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Stanbaugh. 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 100 military records available for the last name Stanbaugh. For the veterans among your Stanbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanbaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Stanbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stanbaugh in 1968 was 64, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stanbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanbaugh 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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