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Stockan Family History

Stockan Surname Meaning

from Old Scandinavian *stokk-and- ‘mallard’ (as in modern Norwegian).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Stockan family from?

You can see how Stockan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stockan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stockan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Stockan families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Stockan's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Stockan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Stockan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stockan 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Stockan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Stockan. For the veterans among your Stockan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stockan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Stockan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stockan in 1971 was 84, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stockan 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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