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Stoter Family History

Stoter 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: Storer, Stoker, Soter, Stober, Stoner, Stater, Stoler, Stover, Stofer

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Where is the Stoter family from?

You can see how Stoter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Stoter family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stoter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoter 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 Stoter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoter. 34% of Stoter 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
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Stoter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoter 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Stoter. 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 240 military records available for the last name Stoter. For the veterans among your Stoter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1973, in the United States, Stoter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stoter in 1962 was 45, and 88 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoter 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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