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Stopforth Family History

Stopforth Surname Meaning

see Stopford.

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


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Where is the Stopforth family from?

You can see how Stopforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stopforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stopforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Stopforth families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Stopforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stopforth families in 1891.
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What did your Stopforth 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 Stopforth. 34% of Stopforth men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Stopforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stopforth were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bank Cashier
    23%
  • Timber Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stopforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stopforth 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Stopforth. 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 237 military records available for the last name Stopforth. For the veterans among your Stopforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stopforth lifespan?

Average Stopforth life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stopforth 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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