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Steafal Family History

Steafal Surname 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: Staal, Stefl, Stefan, Steffl, Steagall, Steffan, Steffel, Tafel

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Where is the Steafal family from?

You can see how Steafal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steafal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Steafal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Steafal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Steafal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steafal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Steafal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steafal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Steafal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Steafal. For the veterans among your Steafal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steafal lifespan?

Average Steafal life expectancy in 2001 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steafal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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