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Stofen Family History

Stofen 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: Stolen, Stoken, Stoen, Stofer, Stofan, Stone, Stowe, Storer, Spoden

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Where is the Stofen family from?

You can see how Stofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stofen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Stofen families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Stofen's in USA. California had the highest population of Stofen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stofen 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 169 census records available for the last name Stofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Stofen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stofen. For the veterans among your Stofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Stofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stofen in 1963 was 70, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stofen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stofen 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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