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Stojek Family History

Stojek 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: Stone, Stowe, Stock, Storer, Stork, Stoker, Stober, Stolen, Stoke

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Where is the Stojek family from?

You can see how Stojek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stojek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Stojek families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Stojek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stojek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stojek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stojek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder and Tube Div were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stojek. 50% of Stojek men worked as a Moulder and 100% of Stojek women worked as a Tube Div. .

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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

  • Moulder
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tube Div
    100%
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What Stojek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Stojek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stojek 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Stojek. 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 120 military records available for the last name Stojek. For the veterans among your Stojek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stojek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stojek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stojek in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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