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Stokas Family History

Stokas 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: Stokes, Stoker, Stoke, Stoss, Stokke, Storrs, Stakes, Skokan, Stokey

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Where is the Stokas family from?

You can see how Stokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stokas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Stokas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stokas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stokas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokas 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 Stokas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stokas. 50% of Stokas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stokas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stokas were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Stokas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Stokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokas 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Stokas. 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 80 military records available for the last name Stokas. For the veterans among your Stokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stokas in 1961 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokas 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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