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Stombaugh Family History

Stombaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stambach. Compare Stambaugh.

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


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Where is the Stombaugh family from?

You can see how Stombaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stombaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stombaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stombaugh family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Stombaugh's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Stombaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Stombaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stombaugh. 30% of Stombaugh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Stombaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stombaugh were Carpenter and Telephone Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stombaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stombaugh 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Stombaugh. 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 501 military records available for the last name Stombaugh. For the veterans among your Stombaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stombaugh lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stombaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stombaugh in 1949 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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