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Stoodt Family History

Stoodt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stoudt, Stoldt, Stoop, Stout, Stott, Smoot, Stadt, Sood, Studt

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Where is the Stoodt family from?

You can see how Stoodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoodt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stoodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stoodt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stoodt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stoodt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stoodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stoodt. 40% of Stoodt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Stoodt women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Stoodt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Stoodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoodt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Stoodt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Stoodt. For the veterans among your Stoodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoodt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Stoodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stoodt in 1963 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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