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Studham Family History

Studham Surname Meaning

from Studham (Beds) which is recorded as Stodeham in 1286 or Stadhampton (Oxon) which is recorded as Stodham in about 1246. The Beds place-name derives from Old English stōd ‘stud herd of horses’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

The Oxon place-name derives from Old English stōd + hamm ‘enclosure water meadow’. see Studholme.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Studham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Studham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Studham families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Studham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Studham families in 1891.
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What did your Studham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Studham. 100% of Studham men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 87% of Studham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Studham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studham 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Studham. 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 90 military records available for the last name Studham. For the veterans among your Studham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Studham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Studham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Studham in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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