Stopford Family History

Stopford Surname Meaning

The place-name Stockport in Cheshire is recorded as Stokeport in 1188, Stockford in 1288, Stopford in 1347, Stoppord in 1432, and Stapporte in 158.

The etymology of the name reveals its Old English roots, where stoc means ‘place’ or ‘secondary settlement’, and port signifies ‘town’ or ‘market’.

These historical variations reflect the evolution of the name over the centuries, indicating changes in spelling and pronunciation.

Stockport has a rich history that is encapsulated in its name, bridging the past with its current standing as a town.

Understanding the origins of place-names can provide insight into the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Stafford, Stockford, Stanford, Spofford, Stalford, Swofford, Stopper, Stoddard, Shuford, Telford

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1K	Immigration Records
10K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Stopford family from?

You can see how Stopford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stopford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stopford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 449 Stopford families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stopford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stopford families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stopford 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 Stopford 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 Stopford. 16% of Stopford men worked as a General labourer and 72% of Stopford women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stopford were Police constable and Incapacitated.

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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.

General labourer

16%

Retired

16%

Railway clerk

12%

Police constable

Unpaid domestic duties

72%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Stopford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10K census records available for the last name Stopford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stopford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Stopford. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Stopford. For the veterans among your Stopford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stopford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stopford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stopford in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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Stopford Surname Meaning

The place-name Stockport in Cheshire is recorded as Stokeport in 1188, Stockford in 1288, Stopford in 1347, Stoppord in 1432, and Stapporte in 158.

The etymology of the name reveals its Old English roots, where stoc means ‘place’ or ‘secondary settlement’, and port signifies ‘town’ or ‘market’.

These historical variations reflect the evolution of the name over the centuries, indicating changes in spelling and pronunciation.

Stockport has a rich history that is encapsulated in its name, bridging the past with its current standing as a town.

Understanding the origins of place-names can provide insight into the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Stopford family from?

What did your Stopford ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

16%

Retired

16%

Railway clerk

12%

Police constable

Unpaid domestic duties

72%

Private means

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Stopford family records will you find?

What is the average Stopford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stopford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Stopford in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

Stopford Family History

Stopford Surname Meaning

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Stopford Surname Meaning

52,000 record(s) for Stopford

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Where is the Stopford family from?

What did your Stopford ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Stopford family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Stopford family history

What is the average Stopford lifespan?

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