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Stofferahn Family History

Stofferahn Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Stofferan unexplained. The surname Stoffera(h)n is virtually non-existing in Germany.

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


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Where is the Stofferahn family from?

You can see how Stofferahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofferahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Stofferahn families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stofferahn's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Stofferahn families in 1920.
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What did your Stofferahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stofferahn. 64% of Stofferahn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Stofferahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Stofferahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofferahn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stofferahn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Stofferahn. For the veterans among your Stofferahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofferahn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stofferahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Stofferahn in 1965 was 88, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stofferahn 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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