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Stomberg Family History

Stomberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name probably composed of the placename element Stom- (denoting church ownership) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

North German (East Frisia): topographic name probably composed of stomp ‘flat’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Stomberg family from?

You can see how Stomberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stomberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stomberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stomberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stomberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stomberg families in 1891.
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What did your Stomberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stomberg. 29% of Stomberg men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stomberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stomberg were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Stomberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stomberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stomberg 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Stomberg. 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 164 military records available for the last name Stomberg. For the veterans among your Stomberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stomberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stomberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stomberg in 1955 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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