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Stoneking Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Steinkönig composed of Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + kūnic ‘king’ perhaps a nickname of anecdotal origin.

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


Similar surnames: Sterling, Stein, Streng, Steig, Stoneman, Stocking, Steding, Stocklin

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Where is the Stoneking family from?

You can see how Stoneking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoneking family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoneking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Stoneking families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Stoneking's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoneking families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoneking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoneking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoneking. 32% of Stoneking men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Stoneking women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoneking were Miner and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stoneking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoneking 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Stoneking. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stoneking. For the veterans among your Stoneking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoneking lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Stoneking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stoneking in 1950 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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