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Stofferson Family History

Stofferson 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: Steffenson, Stofferahn, Stoffers, Stenerson, Solverson, Steffensen

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Where is the Stofferson family from?

You can see how Stofferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stofferson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stofferson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stofferson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stofferson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stofferson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stofferson 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 Stofferson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stofferson. 100% of Stofferson 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
    100%

What Stofferson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Stofferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofferson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stofferson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stofferson. For the veterans among your Stofferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofferson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Stofferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stofferson in 1981 was 91, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stofferson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stofferson 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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