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Stofel Family History

Stofel 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: Stoffel, Stofer, Stoel, Stifel, Stone, Stowe, Tafel, Storer, Stoker

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Where is the Stofel family from?

You can see how Stofel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stofel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Stofel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Stofel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stofel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stofel 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 Stofel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stofel. 100% of Stofel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stofel women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Stofel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Stofel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Stofel. 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 147 military records available for the last name Stofel. For the veterans among your Stofel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stofel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Stofel in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stofel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stofel 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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