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Stamback Family History

Stamback 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: Stanback, Staubach, Starbuck, Staack, Stainback, Taback, Shambach

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Where is the Stamback family from?

You can see how Stamback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stamback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stamback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Stamback families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Stamback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stamback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stamback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stamback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stamback. 60% of Stamback men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stamback women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stamback were Electrician and Cashier.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Stamback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stamback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stamback 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Stamback. 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 165 military records available for the last name Stamback. For the veterans among your Stamback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stamback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stamback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stamback in 1963 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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