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Stoyell Family History

Stoyell 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: Stowell, Stell, Torell, Stoll, Showell, Sorell, Towell, Sowell, Stoel

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Where is the Stoyell family from?

You can see how Stoyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoyell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Stoyell families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stoyell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stoyell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoyell 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 Stoyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stoyell. 100% of Stoyell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stoyell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Stoyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoyell 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Stoyell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Stoyell. For the veterans among your Stoyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoyell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Stoyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Stoyell in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoyell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoyell 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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