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Stovak Family History

Stovak 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: Slovak, Stock, Stork, Novak, Stava, Solak, Stupak, Spivak, Sivak

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Where is the Stovak family from?

You can see how Stovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stovak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Stovak family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Stovak's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Stovak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stovak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Stovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stovak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stovak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stovak. For the veterans among your Stovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovak lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Stovak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stovak in 1996 was 76, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stovak 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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