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Stoch Family History

Stoch Name 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: Stock, Stich, Stach, Storch, Stech, Stone, Stowe, Stoop, Roch, Stork

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Where is the Stoch family from?

You can see how Stoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Stoch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoch 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 Stoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoch. 28% of Stoch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stoch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoch were Truck Driver and Presser. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Sausage
    23%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%
  • Presser
    23%
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What Stoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoch 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Stoch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 276 military records available for the last name Stoch. For the veterans among your Stoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stoch in 1966 was 76, and 29 in 2004.

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