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Stopherd Family History

Stopherd 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: Stopher, Stopper, Shepherd, Sopher, Stophel, Storer, Stoddard, Stoker

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Where is the Stopherd family from?

You can see how Stopherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stopherd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stopherd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Stopherd families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Stopherd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stopherd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stopherd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Stopherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stopherd 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Stopherd. 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 23 military records available for the last name Stopherd. For the veterans among your Stopherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stopherd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Stopherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stopherd in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stopherd 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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