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Stoys Family History

Stoys 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: Stoss, Stys, Stoos, Stoy, Stohs, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stoop, Stork

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Where is the Stoys family from?

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

What did your Stoys ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Stoys ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Stoys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoys 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Stoys. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stoys. For the veterans among your Stoys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoys lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Stoys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stoys in 1981 was 91, and 48 in 2002.

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