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Stopar Family History

Stopar Surname Meaning

Slovenian: occupational name from a derivative of stope ‘stamp mill’. Compare Stopper 6 and Croatian Stupar

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


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Where is the Stopar family from?

You can see how Stopar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stopar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Stopar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stopar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stopar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stopar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stopar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stopar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stopar. 50% of Stopar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Stopar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Stopar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stopar 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Stopar. 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 112 military records available for the last name Stopar. For the veterans among your Stopar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stopar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stopar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Stopar in 1966 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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