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Stora Family History

Stora 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: Stork, Skora, Storm, Storr, Stoa, Stopa, Storz, Stoia, Story, Stone

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Where is the Stora family from?

You can see how Stora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Stora families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Stora's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Stora families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stora 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 Stora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stora. 27% of Stora men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stora women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stora were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Plumber
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Stora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stora 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Stora. 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 288 military records available for the last name Stora. For the veterans among your Stora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stora in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stora 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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