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Stoermer Family History

Stoermer Surname Meaning

North German (Störmer): nickname for a hot-tempered person from a derivative of Middle Low German storm ‘storm’.

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


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Where is the Stoermer family from?

You can see how Stoermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoermer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoermer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Stoermer families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Stoermer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stoermer families in 1880.
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What did your Stoermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoermer. 28% of Stoermer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Stoermer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoermer were Cabinet Maker and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Stoermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoermer 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Stoermer. 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 827 military records available for the last name Stoermer. For the veterans among your Stoermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoermer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stoermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stoermer in 1952 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoermer 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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