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Stoothoff Family History

Stoothoff 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: Steinhoff, Stoloff, Saathoff, Potthoff, Osthoff, Olthoff, Stoyanoff

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Where is the Stoothoff family from?

You can see how Stoothoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoothoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoothoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Stoothoff families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Stoothoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stoothoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoothoff 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 Stoothoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoothoff. 25% of Stoothoff men worked as a Grocery Clerk and 100% of Stoothoff women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    25%
  • Supervisor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Stoothoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoothoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoothoff 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Stoothoff. 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 278 military records available for the last name Stoothoff. For the veterans among your Stoothoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoothoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stoothoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stoothoff in 1962 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoothoff 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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