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Stimming Family History

Stimming 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: Stirling, Schimming, Shimmin, Imming, Timmins, Stilling, Cumming

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Where is the Stimming family from?

You can see how Stimming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stimming family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stimming families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Stimming families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Stimming's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Stimming families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stimming surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Stimming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stimming 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Stimming. 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 113 military records available for the last name Stimming. For the veterans among your Stimming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stimming lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Stimming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stimming in 1969 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stimming 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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