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Stoebe Family History

Stoebe Surname Meaning

German (Stöbe): from Middle Low German stove ‘heated room’ especially ‘(public) bathhouse’ (modern German Stube).

Hence a metonymic occupational name for an owner or operator of a public bath.

Alternatively, it can be a topographic name for someone living near one.

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


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Where is the Stoebe family from?

You can see how Stoebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stoebe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoebe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stoebe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stoebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoebe. 30% of Stoebe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

What Stoebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoebe 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Stoebe. 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 326 military records available for the last name Stoebe. For the veterans among your Stoebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoebe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stoebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stoebe in 1956 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoebe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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