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Stos Family History

Stos 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: Stoss, Stoa, Stys, Stas, Soos, Stoos, Stoy, Stob, Stow, Stohs

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Where is the Stos family from?

You can see how Stos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Stos family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stos 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 Stos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stos. 75% of Stos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stos women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Stos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Stos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stos 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Stos. 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 360 military records available for the last name Stos. For the veterans among your Stos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stos in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stos 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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