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Stumbaugh Family History

Stumbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stambach. Compare Stambaugh and Stumbo.

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


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Where is the Stumbaugh family from?

You can see how Stumbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stumbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stumbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Stumbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 49% of all the recorded Stumbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stumbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stumbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stumbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stumbaugh. 35% of Stumbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Stumbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stumbaugh were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Stumbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stumbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stumbaugh 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Stumbaugh. 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 962 military records available for the last name Stumbaugh. For the veterans among your Stumbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stumbaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Stumbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stumbaugh in 1951 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stumbaugh 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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