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Stokner Family History

Stokner 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: Stoker, Stoner, Stockner, Stogner, Stone, Storer, Stopper, Spooner

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Where is the Stokner family from?

You can see how Stokner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stokner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stokner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Stokner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Stokner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Stokner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stokner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stokner. For the veterans among your Stokner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Stokner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stokner in 1976 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokner 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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