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Stormer Name Meaning

North German (Störmer): variant of Storm .

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


Similar surnames: Stoermer, Stermer, Sturmer, Storrer, Stoeber, Stammer, Stober, Storm

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Where is the Stormer family from?

You can see how Stormer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stormer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stormer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Stormer families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stormer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stormer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stormer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stormer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stormer. 31% of Stormer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Stormer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stormer were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stormer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stormer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Stormer. 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 Stormer. For the veterans among your Stormer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stormer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stormer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stormer in 1948 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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