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Stoia Family History

Stoia Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the Serbian or Bulgarian male personal name Stoja a short form of a compound name based on the element (imperative) stoj ‘stand stay’

e.g. Stojmir.

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


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Where is the Stoia family from?

You can see how Stoia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stoia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Stoia family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoia's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Stoia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoia 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 Stoia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoia. 59% of Stoia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Stoia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Stoia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoia 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Stoia. 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 214 military records available for the last name Stoia. For the veterans among your Stoia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Stoia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stoia in 1960 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoia 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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