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Stobaugh Family History

Stobaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Staubach.

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


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Where is the Stobaugh family from?

You can see how Stobaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stobaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stobaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Stobaugh families living in Arkansas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stobaugh's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Stobaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stobaugh 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 Stobaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stobaugh. 32% of Stobaugh men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Stobaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stobaugh were Miner 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Stobaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stobaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stobaugh 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Stobaugh. 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 831 military records available for the last name Stobaugh. For the veterans among your Stobaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stobaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stobaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stobaugh in 1952 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stobaugh 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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