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Stonaker Family History

Stonaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinacker or Steinacher.

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


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Where is the Stonaker family from?

You can see how Stonaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Stonaker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stonaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stonaker families in 1891.
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What did your Stonaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonaker. 25% of Stonaker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stonaker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonaker were Helper and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Stonaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stonaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonaker 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Stonaker. 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 334 military records available for the last name Stonaker. For the veterans among your Stonaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stonaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stonaker in 1962 was 86, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stonaker 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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