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Stoffer Family History

Stoffer Surname Meaning

English German and Dutch: from a shortened form of Christopher.

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


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Where is the Stoffer family from?

You can see how Stoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Stoffer families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoffer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Stoffer families in 1891.
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What did your Stoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stoffer. 60% of Stoffer 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
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoffer 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Stoffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stoffer. For the veterans among your Stoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoffer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stoffer in 1956 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoffer 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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