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Stovin Family History

Stovin Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Stoven (Suffolk) which is recorded as Stofne in 125.

The place-name derives from Old English or Old Scandinavian stofn ‘stem shoot from a tree tree stump’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Stovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stovin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Stovin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stovin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stovin families in 1911.
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What did your Stovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stovin. 100% of Stovin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stovin women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 218 immigration records available for the last name Stovin. 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 394 military records available for the last name Stovin. For the veterans among your Stovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stovin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Stovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stovin in 1967 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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