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Stoway Family History

Stoway 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: Stowe, Slowey, Soloway, Stokey, Selway, Storey, Stoa, Towey, Stray

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Where is the Stoway family from?

You can see how Stoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoway families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Stoway family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoway's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stoway families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoway 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 Stoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoway 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Stoway. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stoway. For the veterans among your Stoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Stoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stoway in 1970 was 62, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoway 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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