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Stokan Family History

Stokan 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: Skokan, Stoken, Stofan, Sloman, Stoker, Stolen, Stoke, Toran, Stokke

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Where is the Stokan family from?

You can see how Stokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stokan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Stokan families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Stokan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stokan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokan 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 Stokan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stokan. 34% of Stokan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Stokan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokan 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Stokan. 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 181 military records available for the last name Stokan. For the veterans among your Stokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stokan in 1961 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stokan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokan 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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