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Studebaker Family History

Studebaker Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Studebäcker Stutenbecker an occupational name for a baker from Middle Low German stute ‘fine white bread’ + becker ‘baker’.

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


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Where is the Studebaker family from?

You can see how Studebaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studebaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Studebaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Studebaker families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Studebaker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Studebaker families in 1891.
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What did your Studebaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Studebaker. 26% of Studebaker men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Studebaker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Studebaker were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Studebaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Studebaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studebaker 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Studebaker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Studebaker. For the veterans among your Studebaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Studebaker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Studebaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Studebaker in 1944 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Studebaker 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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