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Stemp Family History

Stemp Surname Meaning

English (Surrey also Sussex and Kent): variant of Stamp in a characteristically Kentish dialect form.

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


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Where is the Stemp family from?

You can see how Stemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stemp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 242 Stemp families living in Surrey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stemp's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stemp families in 1891.
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What did your Stemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stemp. 17% of Stemp men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Stemp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stemp were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Stemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stemp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stemp. For the veterans among your Stemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stemp in 1962 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stemp 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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