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Stahmer Family History

Stahmer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Stamer.

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


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Where is the Stahmer family from?

You can see how Stahmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Stahmer families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stahmer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Stahmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stahmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mothers Help was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stahmer. 100% of Stahmer women worked as a Mothers Help.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Mothers Help
    100%

What Stahmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stahmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahmer 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Stahmer. 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 541 military records available for the last name Stahmer. For the veterans among your Stahmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stahmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stahmer in 1948 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahmer 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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