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Stors Family History

Stors 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: Stork, Stoss, Storrs, Storm, Storr, Storz, Stoos, Storms, Storts

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Where is the Stors family from?

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

What did your Stors ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Stors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stors 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Stors. 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 422 military records available for the last name Stors. For the veterans among your Stors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stors lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Stors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stors in 1978 was 50, and 92 in 1981.

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