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Stofferan Family History

Stofferan 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: Stofferahn, Stoffer, Stoffers, Stoffregen, Steffen, Offerman, Stoffel

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Where is the Stofferan family from?

You can see how Stofferan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofferan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stofferan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Stofferan families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Stofferan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stofferan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stofferan 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 Stofferan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stofferan. 72% of Stofferan 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Stofferan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Stofferan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofferan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Stofferan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Stofferan. For the veterans among your Stofferan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofferan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Stofferan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stofferan in 1971 was 47, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stofferan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stofferan 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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