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Stoyke Family History

Stoyke 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: Stoke, Stokke, Stocke, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stork, Toye, Stoker

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Where is the Stoyke family from?

You can see how Stoyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoyke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stoyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stoyke family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoyke's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Stoyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoyke 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 Stoyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoyke. 56% of Stoyke men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    56%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Stoyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Stoyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoyke 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Stoyke. 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 59 military records available for the last name Stoyke. For the veterans among your Stoyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoyke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Stoyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stoyke in 1961 was 55, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoyke 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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