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Stockner Family History

Stockner Surname Meaning

German:: unflattering nickname for a stupid person (see Stock).

(Stöckner): habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Stöcken in all parts of Germany.

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


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Where is the Stockner family from?

You can see how Stockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stockner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stockner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Stockner families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Stockner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Stockner families in 1911.
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What did your Stockner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stockner. 35% of Stockner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stockner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Stockner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stockner 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Stockner. 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 499 military records available for the last name Stockner. For the veterans among your Stockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stockner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stockner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stockner in 1952 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stockner 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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