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Stumer Family History

Stumer 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: Stuber, Sturmer, Stuver, Stamer, Studer, Summer, Sommer, Storer

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Where is the Stumer family from?

You can see how Stumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Stumer families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stumer's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Stumer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stumer 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 Stumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stumer. 34% of Stumer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stumer 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Stumer. 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 490 military records available for the last name Stumer. For the veterans among your Stumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stumer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2000, in the United States, Stumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stumer in 1943 was 39, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stumer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stumer 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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