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Stoaf Family History

Stoaf Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shoaf, Stoff, Stoa, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stoop, Stork, Star, Stout

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Where is the Stoaf family from?

You can see how Stoaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoaf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoaf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Stoaf family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoaf's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Stoaf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Stoaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoaf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stoaf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stoaf. For the veterans among your Stoaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoaf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoaf 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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