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Stocum Name Meaning

English: variant of Stockham .

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


Similar surnames: Statum, Slocum, Stonum, Stout, Slocumb, Stocke, Slacum, Stocks

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Where is the Stocum family from?

You can see how Stocum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stocum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stocum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Stocum families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stocum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stocum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stocum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stocum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stocum. 36% of Stocum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stocum women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stocum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stocum 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Stocum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 505 military records available for the last name Stocum. For the veterans among your Stocum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stocum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stocum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stocum in 1962 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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