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Stoecker Name Meaning

German (Stöcker): see Stocker .

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


Similar surnames: Stocker, Strecker, Stockert, Stucker, Stoeckel, Stecker, Stacker

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Where is the Stoecker family from?

You can see how Stoecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stoecker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoecker. 20% of Stoecker men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Stoecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoecker were Farm Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stoecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoecker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stoecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stoecker. For the veterans among your Stoecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoecker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stoecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stoecker in 1949 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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