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Stawmyer Family History

Stawmyer 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: Stammer, Sawyer, Stamper, Stamer, Stamler, Starmer, Stahmer, Stayer

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Stawmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stawmyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stawmyer. 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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What is the average Stawmyer lifespan?

Average Stawmyer life expectancy in 2004 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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