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Stokum Family History

Stokum 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: Stocum, Stonum, Stoker, Stout, Stoke, Stokke, Storm, Stokey, Sorum

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Where is the Stokum family from?

You can see how Stokum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stokum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Stokum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Stokum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stokum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokum 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 Stokum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stokum. 100% of Stokum men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Stokum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Stokum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Stokum. 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 113 military records available for the last name Stokum. For the veterans among your Stokum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Stokum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stokum in 1972 was 87, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stokum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokum 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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