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Stonecypher Family History

Stonecypher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinseifer (see Stonecipher).

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


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Where is the Stonecypher family from?

You can see how Stonecypher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonecypher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonecypher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Stonecypher families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Stonecypher's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Stonecypher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stonecypher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stonecypher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonecypher. 44% of Stonecypher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stonecypher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonecypher were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • House Keeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Stonecypher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stonecypher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonecypher 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Stonecypher. 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 732 military records available for the last name Stonecypher. For the veterans among your Stonecypher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonecypher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Stonecypher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stonecypher in 1954 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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