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Stukes Family History

Stukes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stokes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stukes family from?

You can see how Stukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stukes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stukes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stukes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stukes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Stukes families in 1891.
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What did your Stukes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stukes. 38% of Stukes men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Stukes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stukes were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stukes 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Stukes. 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 624 military records available for the last name Stukes. For the veterans among your Stukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stukes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stukes in 1956 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stukes 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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