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Stoever Family History

Stoever Surname Meaning

North German (Stöver): see Stover.

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


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Where is the Stoever family from?

You can see how Stoever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoever family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Stoever families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stoever's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoever families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoever 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 Stoever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoever. 28% of Stoever men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stoever women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoever were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Stoever family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoever 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Stoever. 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 397 military records available for the last name Stoever. For the veterans among your Stoever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoever lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stoever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stoever in 1955 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoever

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoever 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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