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Stumf Family History

Stumf 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: Stump, Stumpf, Stumm, Stum, Stuff, Stamm, Study, Stiff, Sturm, Stauff

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Where is the Stumf family from?

You can see how Stumf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stumf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stumf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stumf families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stumf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stumf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stumf 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 Stumf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stumf. 50% of Stumf men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Stumf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Stumf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stumf 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Stumf. 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 40 military records available for the last name Stumf. For the veterans among your Stumf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stumf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stumf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Stumf in 1962 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stumf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stumf 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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