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Stoyer Family History

Stoyer Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of North German Steuer.

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


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Where is the Stoyer family from?

You can see how Stoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Stoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoyer 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 Stoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoyer. 18% of Stoyer men worked as a Labor and 25% of Stoyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoyer were Mechanic and Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    13%

What Stoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoyer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Stoyer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Stoyer. For the veterans among your Stoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Stoyer in 1959 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoyer 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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