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Stovold Family History

Stovold Surname Meaning

see Stovell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stovold family from?

You can see how Stovold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stovold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Stovold families living in Surrey. This was about 51% of all the recorded Stovold's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stovold families in 1891.
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What did your Stovold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stovold. 27% of Stovold men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Stovold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stovold were Builders Labourer and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Farmworker
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stovold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stovold 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Stovold. 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 420 military records available for the last name Stovold. For the veterans among your Stovold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Stovold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stovold in 1969 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stovold 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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