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Stonecipher Family History

Stonecipher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinseifer a topographic name composed of Middle High German stein ‘stone rock’.

It also includes sīfe ‘swampy creek’.

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


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Where is the Stonecipher family from?

You can see how Stonecipher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonecipher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonecipher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Stonecipher families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stonecipher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stonecipher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stonecipher 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 Stonecipher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonecipher. 25% of Stonecipher men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Stonecipher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonecipher were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Stonecipher. 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 Stonecipher. For the veterans among your Stonecipher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonecipher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stonecipher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stonecipher in 1948 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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