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Stophen Family History

Stophen 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: Stephen, Stopher, Stophel, Stopper, Stolen, Stoppel, Stoken, Stodden

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Where is the Stophen family from?

You can see how Stophen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stophen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stophen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Stophen families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Stophen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Stophen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stophen 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 93 census records available for the last name Stophen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stophen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Stophen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Stophen. For the veterans among your Stophen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stophen lifespan?

Average Stophen life expectancy in 1984 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stophen 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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