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Stonebreaker Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a worker in a quarry from Middle English stone ‘stone’ + an agent derivative of breken ‘to break’. Americanized form (translation into English) of German Steinbrecher or the Dutch equivalent Steenbreker.

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


Similar surnames: Steinbrecher, Steinbrenner, Stonestreet, Strecker, Stonehocker

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Where is the Stonebreaker family from?

You can see how Stonebreaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonebreaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonebreaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Stonebreaker families living in Indiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Stonebreaker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Stonebreaker families in 1840.
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What did your Stonebreaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonebreaker. 30% of Stonebreaker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Stonebreaker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonebreaker were Lineman and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Lineman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stonebreaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonebreaker 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Stonebreaker. 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 391 military records available for the last name Stonebreaker. For the veterans among your Stonebreaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonebreaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stonebreaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Stonebreaker in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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