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Stops Family History

Stops Surname Meaning

see Stopps.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stops family from?

You can see how Stops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stops family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stops families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Stops families living in Middlesex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Stops's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Stops families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stops 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 Stops ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stops. 89% of Stops women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Hd
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stops 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Stops. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stops. For the veterans among your Stops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stops lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stops in 1962 was 62, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stops

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stops 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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