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Stonger Family History

Stonger 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: Stanger, Stonier, Stoner, Stenger, Swonger, Stinger, Stoeger, Songer

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Where is the Stonger family from?

You can see how Stonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stonger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stonger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Stonger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stonger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stonger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonger. 22% of Stonger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stonger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Fireman
    9%
  • Spinner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Stonger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Stonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonger 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Stonger. 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 122 military records available for the last name Stonger. For the veterans among your Stonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Stonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stonger in 1968 was 94, and 85 in 2000.

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