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Storts Family History

Storts Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Storz.

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


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Where is the Storts family from?

You can see how Storts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Storts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Storts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Storts families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Storts's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Storts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Storts 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 Storts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Storts. 27% of Storts men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Storts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Storts were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Storts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Storts 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Storts. 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 915 military records available for the last name Storts. For the veterans among your Storts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Storts lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Storts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Storts in 1942 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Storts 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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