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Stophan Family History

Stophan 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: Stephan, Topham, Stephans, Stopka, Stephani, Stopa, Stepan, Stephen

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Where is the Stophan family from?

You can see how Stophan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stophan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stophan family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Stophan's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Stophan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Stophan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stophan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Stophan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Stophan. For the veterans among your Stophan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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