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Stokka Family History

Stokka 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: Stokke, Stopka, Stock, Stork, Stoker, Stoke, Straka, Slomka, Stokey

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Where is the Stokka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stokka 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 Stokka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stokka. 56% of Stokka men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Stokka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokka 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Stokka. 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 60 military records available for the last name Stokka. For the veterans among your Stokka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stokka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stokka in 1964 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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