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Stoeber Family History

Stoeber Surname Meaning

German (Stöber): see Stober.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stoeber family from?

You can see how Stoeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoeber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoeber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Stoeber families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Stoeber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stoeber families in 1880.
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What did your Stoeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoeber. 24% of Stoeber men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Stoeber women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoeber were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Stoeber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoeber 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Stoeber. 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 784 military records available for the last name Stoeber. For the veterans among your Stoeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoeber lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Stoeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stoeber in 1943 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoeber 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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