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Stamates Family History

Stamates 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: Stamatis, Stamets, Staats, Stamas, States, Stables, Mates, Shumate

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Where is the Stamates family from?

You can see how Stamates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamates families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stamates families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stamates's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stamates families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamates 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 Stamates ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    34%
  • Prop
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

What Stamates family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Stamates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamates 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Stamates. 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 182 military records available for the last name Stamates. For the veterans among your Stamates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamates lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Stamates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stamates in 1952 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stamates 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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