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Stofko Family History

Stofko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Štofko): from a pet form of the personal name Krištof Greek Christophoros (see Christopher).

Alternatively it may be from a diminutive of štof (from German Stoff) ‘woollen fabric cloth’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stofko family from?

You can see how Stofko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stofko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Stofko families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stofko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stofko families in 1911.
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What did your Stofko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stofko. 48% of Stofko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stofko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stofko were Machine Operator and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Stofko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stofko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofko 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Stofko. 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 522 military records available for the last name Stofko. For the veterans among your Stofko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Stofko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stofko in 1957 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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