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Stoddart Family History

Stoddart Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Cumberland) and Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): variant of Stoddard.

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


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Where is the Stoddart family from?

You can see how Stoddart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoddart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoddart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 447 Stoddart families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stoddart's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stoddart families in 1891.
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What did your Stoddart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stoddart. 17% of Stoddart men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Stoddart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoddart were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Stoddart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoddart 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Stoddart. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Stoddart. For the veterans among your Stoddart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoddart lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Stoddart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stoddart in 1947 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoddart 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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