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Stovel Family History

Stovel Surname Meaning

see Stovell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stovel family from?

You can see how Stovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stovel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Stovel families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Stovel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stovel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stovel 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 Stovel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stovel. 30% of Stovel men worked as a Handyman and 60% of Stovel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stovel were Printer and Maid.

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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

  • Handyman
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Printer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Stovel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stovel 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Stovel. 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 289 military records available for the last name Stovel. For the veterans among your Stovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Stovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stovel in 1954 was 55, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stovel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stovel 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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