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Stoddart Name Meaning

English (Durham and Cumberland) and Scottish (Midlothian and Lanarkshire): variant of Stoddard .

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


Similar surnames: Stoddard, Studdard, Sodders, Stewart, Steuart, Goodart, Stuart

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Where is the Stoddart family from?

You can see how Stoddart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoddart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoddart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 164 Stoddart families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Stoddart's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Stoddart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoddart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoddart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stoddart. 35% of Stoddart men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Stoddart women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoddart were Salesman and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Fisherman
    28%
  • Student
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Income
    13%
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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Stoddart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoddart 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Stoddart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Stoddart. For the veterans among your Stoddart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoddart lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Stoddart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stoddart in 1947 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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