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Stoffer Family History

Stoffer Name Meaning

English German and Dutch: from a shortened form of Christopher .

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


Similar surnames: Stoffel, Stopher, Stopper, Stonier, Steffen, Steffey, Snuffer, Saffer

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Where is the Stoffer family from?

You can see how Stoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Stoffer families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stoffer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Stoffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoffer. 23% of Stoffer men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Stoffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stoffer were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Stoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoffer 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Stoffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stoffer. For the veterans among your Stoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoffer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stoffer in 1956 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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