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Stemberger Family History

Stemberger 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: Seeberger, Hemberger, Sternberger, Steinberger, Lemberger, Shenberger

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Where is the Stemberger family from?

You can see how Stemberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stemberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stemberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Stemberger families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Stemberger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stemberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stemberger 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 Stemberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stemberger. 50% of Stemberger men worked as a Foreman and 25% of Stemberger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stemberger were Laborer and Student.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Student
    25%

What Stemberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stemberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stemberger 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Stemberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Stemberger. For the veterans among your Stemberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stemberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Stemberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stemberger in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stemberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stemberger 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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