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Stoen Family History

Stoen Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Støen): habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Støen from Old Norse stǫth ‘landing place enclosed pasture’.

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


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Where is the Stoen family from?

You can see how Stoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stoen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Stoen family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stoen's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Stoen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoen 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 Stoen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoen. 64% of Stoen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Stoen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoen were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

What Stoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoen 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Stoen. 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 322 military records available for the last name Stoen. For the veterans among your Stoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Stoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stoen in 1961 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoen 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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