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Stoffey Family History

Stoffey 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: Steffey, Stoffel, Stoffer, Coffey, Stoff, Stofflet, Stokey, Storey

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Where is the Stoffey family from?

You can see how Stoffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoffey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stoffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Stoffey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoffey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stoffey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoffey 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 Stoffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoffey. 50% of Stoffey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Stoffey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoffey were Printer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Printer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Stoffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Stoffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoffey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Stoffey. 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 107 military records available for the last name Stoffey. For the veterans among your Stoffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoffey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stoffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stoffey in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stoffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoffey 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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