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Stonum Family History

Stonum Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Stoneham.

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


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Where is the Stonum family from?

You can see how Stonum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stonum family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stonum's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Stonum families in 1840.
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What did your Stonum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonum. 47% of Stonum men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stonum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonum were Salesman 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Stonum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stonum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonum 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Stonum. 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 271 military records available for the last name Stonum. For the veterans among your Stonum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonum lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stonum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stonum in 1952 was 48, and 99 in 2004.

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