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Stofan Family History

Stofan Name Meaning

North German: variant of Steffen .

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


Similar surnames: Steffan, Staman, Stofer, Stoff, Stoken, Tolan, Tofani, Smoak, Storz

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Where is the Stofan family from?

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

What did your Stofan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stofan. 32% of Stofan 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
    32%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Bartender
    13%
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What Stofan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Stofan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stofan 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Stofan. 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 281 military records available for the last name Stofan. For the veterans among your Stofan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stofan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stofan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stofan in 1965 was 63, and 59 in 2004.

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