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Stidam Family History

Stidam Surname Meaning

Variant of Stidham a surname of Danish or perhaps Swedish origin.

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


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Where is the Stidam family from?

You can see how Stidam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stidam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stidam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Stidam families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stidam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stidam families in 1891.
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What did your Stidam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stidam. 64% of Stidam 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
    64%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Stidam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Stidam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stidam 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stidam. 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 166 military records available for the last name Stidam. For the veterans among your Stidam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stidam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Stidam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stidam in 1968 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stidam 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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