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Stoughtenger Family History

Stoughtenger 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: Stoughton, Slaughter, Strenger, Schwenger, Steighner, Sullenger

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Where is the Stoughtenger family from?

You can see how Stoughtenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoughtenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoughtenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Stoughtenger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoughtenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stoughtenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoughtenger 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 Stoughtenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Stoughtenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Stoughtenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoughtenger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Stoughtenger. 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 70 military records available for the last name Stoughtenger. For the veterans among your Stoughtenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoughtenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Stoughtenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Stoughtenger in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoughtenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoughtenger 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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