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Stoeckert Family History

Stoeckert 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: Stockert, Stoecker, Strecker, Stocker, Stockett, Stoeckel, Stecker

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Where is the Stoeckert family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoeckert. 50% of Stoeckert men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Stoeckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Stoeckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoeckert 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 Stoeckert. 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 152 military records available for the last name Stoeckert. For the veterans among your Stoeckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoeckert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stoeckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stoeckert in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoeckert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoeckert 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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