I've been told by my grandmother her parents names were Anthony and Rose Stopera (found in the 1930 census spelled this same way), however I have found variations in the spellings in the 1920 (Stuperds) and 1910 (Stopro) census.

I know my great-grand father came to America in 1895 (cargo ship?), followed by my great-grandmother Rose through Ellis Island, in 1902 (also married in 1902)

Anyways, my question is for those well versed in Galician surnames as to what to search for in 1900 and back or how to go about uncovering the "non-americanized" spelling of this surname.

If you could help me, or have any information about this couple, please let me know! Thanks!