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Stoneback Family History

Stoneback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinbäck or Steinbeck or Swedish Stenbeck Stenbäck or Stenback.

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


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Where is the Stoneback family from?

You can see how Stoneback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoneback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoneback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Stoneback families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoneback's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Stoneback families in 1891.
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What did your Stoneback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoneback. 22% of Stoneback men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Stoneback women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoneback were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stoneback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoneback 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Stoneback. 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 639 military records available for the last name Stoneback. For the veterans among your Stoneback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoneback lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stoneback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stoneback in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoneback 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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