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Stovek Family History

Stovek 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: Stover, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Storer, Stork, Stave, Steven, Stoker

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Where is the Stovek family from?

You can see how Stovek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stovek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Stovek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stovek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stovek families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stovek 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 67 census records available for the last name Stovek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stovek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stovek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stovek. For the veterans among your Stovek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovek lifespan?

Average Stovek life expectancy in 1950 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stovek 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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