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Stoefen Family History

Stoefen 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: Steen, Steven, Stolen, Stoebe, Stiefel, Stoever, Stoken, Stefan

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Where is the Stoefen family from?

You can see how Stoefen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoefen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stoefen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Stoefen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoefen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stoefen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoefen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stoefen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stoefen. 60% of Stoefen 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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Stoefen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Stoefen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoefen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Stoefen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Stoefen. For the veterans among your Stoefen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoefen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Stoefen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Stoefen in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoefen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoefen 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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