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Stoer Family History

Stoer 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: Storer, Stoker, Steer, Stober, Stoehr, Stier, Styer, Stohr, Stoner

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Where is the Stoer family from?

You can see how Stoer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stoer families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Stoer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stoer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoer 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 Stoer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stoer. 58% of Stoer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Retired
    43%

What Stoer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoer 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Stoer. 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 473 military records available for the last name Stoer. For the veterans among your Stoer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stoer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stoer in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoer 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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