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Stodter Family History

Stodter 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: Storer, Stopper, Stadler, Stoker, Stoller, Soter, Stober, Soder

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Where is the Stodter family from?

You can see how Stodter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stodter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Stodter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Stodter families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stodter's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Stodter families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stodter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stodter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Stodter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stodter 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Stodter. 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 494 military records available for the last name Stodter. For the veterans among your Stodter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stodter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Stodter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Stodter in 1969 was 98, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stodter 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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