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Stoakes Family History

Stoakes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stokes.

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


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Where is the Stoakes family from?

You can see how Stoakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Stoakes families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stoakes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stoakes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoakes 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 Stoakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stoakes. 19% of Stoakes men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Stoakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoakes were Coach Finisher and Hotel 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Colliery Railway Wagon Repairer
    13%
  • Coach Finisher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Hotel Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stoakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoakes 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Stoakes. 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 655 military records available for the last name Stoakes. For the veterans among your Stoakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoakes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stoakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stoakes in 1955 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoakes 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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