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Storus Family History

Storus 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: Storrs, Storms, Storts, Storer, Stork, Stout, Stoss, Swords, Storch

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Where is the Storus family from?

You can see how Storus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Storus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Storus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Storus family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Storus's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Storus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Storus 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 96 census records available for the last name Storus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Storus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Storus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Storus. For the veterans among your Storus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Storus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Storus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Storus in 1974 was 48, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Storus 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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