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Stovell Family History

Stovell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Stovoldshill in Hascombe (Surrey). The placename derives from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + fald ‘fold; small enclosure for animals’.

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


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Where is the Stovell family from?

You can see how Stovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Stovell families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stovell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stovell families in 1911.
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What did your Stovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Stovell. 67% of Stovell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stovell 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Stovell. 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 463 military records available for the last name Stovell. For the veterans among your Stovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stovell in 1965 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stovell 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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