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Stokey Family History

Stokey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stuckey.

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


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Where is the Stokey family from?

You can see how Stokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stokey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Stokey families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stokey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stokey families in 1911.
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What did your Stokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stokey. 26% of Stokey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stokey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stokey were Machinist and 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
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Stokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stokey 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Stokey. 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 591 military records available for the last name Stokey. For the veterans among your Stokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stokey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stokey in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stokey 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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