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Stohn Family History

Stohn 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: Stohr, Stohl, Sohn, Stoen, Spohn, Stohs, John, Son, Stein, Stone

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Where is the Stohn family from?

You can see how Stohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Stohn families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stohn 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 Stohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Stock Clerk
    50%

What Stohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Stohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stohn 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Stohn. 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 92 military records available for the last name Stohn. For the veterans among your Stohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stohn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stohn in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stohn 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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