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Stoodley Family History

Stoodley Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Dorset): variant of Studley.

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


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Where is the Stoodley family from?

You can see how Stoodley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoodley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoodley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Stoodley families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stoodley's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Stoodley families in 1891.
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What did your Stoodley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stoodley. 30% of Stoodley men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Stoodley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoodley were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Stoodley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoodley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stoodley. 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 624 military records available for the last name Stoodley. For the veterans among your Stoodley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoodley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stoodley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stoodley in 1963 was 83, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoodley 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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