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Stoch Family History

Stoch 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: Stock, Stich, Stach, Storch, Stech, Stone, Stowe, Stoop, Roch, Stork

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Where is the Stoch family from?

You can see how Stoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Stoch families living in Somerset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Stoch's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Stoch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoch 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 Stoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stoch. 100% of Stoch men worked as a Retired and 80% of Stoch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Woollen Piecener
    20%

What Stoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoch 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Stoch. 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 276 military records available for the last name Stoch. For the veterans among your Stoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stoch in 1966 was 76, and 29 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoch 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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