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Stoskopf Family History

Stoskopf Surname Meaning

Alsatian: nickname from Middle High German stōz ‘stab push’; ‘quarrel discord’ + kopf ‘head mug’ hence a nickname for a quarrelsome or obstinate person.

This surname is very rare in France and not found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Stoskopf family from?

You can see how Stoskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoskopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stoskopf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Stoskopf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoskopf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stoskopf families in 1911.
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What did your Stoskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoskopf. 79% of Stoskopf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Stoskopf women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoskopf were Minister 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
    79%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Minister
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Stoskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stoskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoskopf 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Stoskopf. 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 142 military records available for the last name Stoskopf. For the veterans among your Stoskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoskopf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stoskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stoskopf in 1953 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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