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Stosser Family History

Stosser 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: Stossel, Slosser, Storer, Stopper, Stoker, Stoller, Tesser, Strasser

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Where is the Stosser family from?

You can see how Stosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stosser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stosser families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stosser's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Stosser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stosser 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 Stosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stosser. 50% of Stosser men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Stosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Stosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stosser 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Stosser. 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 Stosser. For the veterans among your Stosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stosser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stosser in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stosser 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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