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Stoops Family History

Stoops Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Stoop

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


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Where is the Stoops family from?

You can see how Stoops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoops family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Stoops families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Stoops's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Stoops families in 1891.
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What did your Stoops ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stoops. 100% of Stoops women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Stoops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoops 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 Stoops. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Stoops. For the veterans among your Stoops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoops lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stoops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stoops in 1949 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoops 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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