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Stumes Family History

Stumes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stutes, Stukes, Stuber, Stump, Tomes, Stakes, Tukes, Stumpf, Sturmer

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Where is the Stumes family from?

You can see how Stumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stumes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stumes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stumes family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stumes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Stumes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stumes 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 Stumes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stumes. 100% of Stumes men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Stumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stumes 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Stumes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Stumes. For the veterans among your Stumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stumes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Stumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stumes in 1972 was 47, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stumes 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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