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Stoskus Family History

Stoskus 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, Stankus, Stocks, Stoakes, Stokes, Stock, Stork, Stoker, Stout

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Where is the Stoskus family from?

You can see how Stoskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoskus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Stoskus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stoskus families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoskus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stoskus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoskus 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 Stoskus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoskus. 100% of Stoskus men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Stoskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Stoskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoskus 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Stoskus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Stoskus. For the veterans among your Stoskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoskus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Stoskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stoskus in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoskus 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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