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Stoeter Family History

Stoeter 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: Stoever, Stoeger, Stoeber, Storer, Stopper, Stoker, Stoller, Steer

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Where is the Stoeter family from?

You can see how Stoeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoeter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Stoeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Stoeter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stoeter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoeter. 100% of Stoeter men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Stoeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoeter 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Stoeter. 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 38 military records available for the last name Stoeter. For the veterans among your Stoeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoeter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Stoeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stoeter in 1973 was 85, and 85 in 2001.

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