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Stohs Name Meaning

German: variant of Stoss .

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


Similar surnames: Stoss, Stohr, Stoos, Mohs, Stehl, Stoesz, Rohs, Stohl, Stocks, Vohs

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Where is the Stohs family from?

You can see how Stohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Stohs families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Stohs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stohs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stohs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stohs. 27% of Stohs men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stohs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stohs were Farming and Saleswoman. .

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stohs 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Stohs. 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 83 military records available for the last name Stohs. For the veterans among your Stohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stohs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stohs in 1966 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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