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Stooss Family History

Stooss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stoss, Stoos, Stross, Stoots, Stoops, Stoop, Stoesz, Storrs, Sloss

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Where is the Stooss family from?

You can see how Stooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stooss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Stooss family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stooss's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stooss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stooss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Stooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stooss 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Stooss. 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 55 military records available for the last name Stooss. For the veterans among your Stooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stooss lifespan?

Average Stooss life expectancy in 2001 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stooss 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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