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Stophel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Stoffel .

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


Similar surnames: Stoppel, Stephen, Sopher, Stoel, Stopher, Steel, Stunkel, Stancel

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Where is the Stophel family from?

You can see how Stophel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stophel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stophel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stophel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stophel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stophel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stophel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stophel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stophel. 28% of Stophel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Labor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stophel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stophel 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Stophel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Stophel. For the veterans among your Stophel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stophel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stophel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stophel in 1964 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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