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Stoafer Family History

Stoafer 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: Stofer, Stoffer, Stoufer, Storer, Stopper, Stoker, Stoller, Stober

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Where is the Stoafer family from?

You can see how Stoafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoafer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stoafer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stoafer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stoafer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoafer 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 63 census records available for the last name Stoafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoafer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Stoafer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stoafer. For the veterans among your Stoafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoafer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Stoafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stoafer in 1967 was 88, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoafer 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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