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Stoit Family History

Stoit 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: Stout, Stott, Stuit, Stoia, Stolt, Stein, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stoop

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Where is the Stoit family from?

You can see how Stoit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Stoit families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stoit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Stoit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Stoit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoit 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Stoit. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stoit. For the veterans among your Stoit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Stoit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stoit in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoit 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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