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Stoopes Family History

Stoopes 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: Stropes, Stoops, Stoop, Stopper, Strope, Stoppel, Stolper, Tookes

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Where is the Stoopes family from?

You can see how Stoopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoopes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoopes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Stoopes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoopes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stoopes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoopes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Stoopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoopes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Stoopes. 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 85 military records available for the last name Stoopes. For the veterans among your Stoopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoopes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Stoopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stoopes in 1972 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoopes 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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