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Stoffar Family History

Stoffar 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: Stoffer, Stoff, Stollar, Stoffel, Stolar, Staffa, Stofer, Soffer

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Where is the Stoffar family from?

You can see how Stoffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoffar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stoffar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Stoffar family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoffar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Stoffar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoffar 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 43 census records available for the last name Stoffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoffar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Stoffar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stoffar. For the veterans among your Stoffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoffar lifespan?

Average Stoffar life expectancy in 1990 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoffar 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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