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Stakem Family History

Stakem Surname Meaning

Possibly Irish or English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Stakem family from?

You can see how Stakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stakem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stakem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Stakem family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Stakem's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Stakem families in 1871.
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What did your Stakem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stakem. 24% of Stakem men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stakem women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stakem were Proprietor and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Pipe Fitter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Stakem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Stakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stakem 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Stakem. 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 196 military records available for the last name Stakem. For the veterans among your Stakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stakem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stakem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stakem in 1963 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

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