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Stoffers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Stoffer .

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


Similar surnames: Stoffels, Steffens, Roffers, Stoffer, Stofer, Steffen, Stober

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Where is the Stoffers family from?

You can see how Stoffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoffers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stoffers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Stoffers families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoffers's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Stoffers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoffers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoffers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoffers. 30% of Stoffers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Stoffers women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Mason Work
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoffers 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Stoffers. 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 421 military records available for the last name Stoffers. For the veterans among your Stoffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoffers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stoffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stoffers in 1964 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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