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Stoefer Family History

Stoefer 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: Stoever, Stofer, Stoffer, Stoufer, Stoeger, Stoeber, Storer, Stopper

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Where is the Stoefer family from?

You can see how Stoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoefer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoefer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Stoefer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoefer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stoefer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoefer 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 42 census records available for the last name Stoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoefer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stoefer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Stoefer. For the veterans among your Stoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoefer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoefer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoefer

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