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Stockwood Family History

Stockwood Surname Meaning

The name Stockwood may originate from various locations that bear similar titles, such as Stockwood in Keynsham (Somerset), which presents the earliest evidence from the 14th century through the bearers cited below. Other examples include Stockwood (Dorset), recorded as Stocwode in 1223, and Stoke Dry Wood in Stoke Dry (Rutland), noted as Stocwod in 1235.

Additionally, Stock Wood in Hullavington (Wilts) is recorded as Stokewod in 1460, while Stoke Woods in Stoke Canon (Devon) appears as Stokewode in 132. Each of these place-names holds significance, reflecting their historical context and usage.

These names derive from the Middle English term wode, meaning 'wood', which has its roots in Old English wudu. This connection signifies the importance of wooded areas in these regions.

Some of the place-names likely incorporate the term stoc, meaning 'place' or 'secondary settlement', while others possibly include stocc, which translates to 'stock' or 'stump', reinforcing the geographical and cultural implications of these names.

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


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You can see how Stockwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stockwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stockwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Stockwood families living in Glamorgan. This was about 51% of all the recorded Stockwood's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Stockwood families in 1891.
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What did your Stockwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stockwood. 85% of Stockwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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There are 917 census records available for the last name Stockwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stockwood 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Stockwood. 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 79 military records available for the last name Stockwood. For the veterans among your Stockwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stockwood lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Stockwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stockwood in 1960 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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