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Stoppen Family History

Stoppen 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: Stopper, Stoppel, Shippen, Stolen, Tippen, Stepper, Stopp, Stolper

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Where is the Stoppen family from?

You can see how Stoppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoppen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stoppen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stoppen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoppen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoppen 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 Stoppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Stoppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoppen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Stoppen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Stoppen. For the veterans among your Stoppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoppen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Stoppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stoppen in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoppen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoppen 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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