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Stelfes Family History

Stelfes 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: Steffes, Telfer, Stelle, Stennes, Steffey, Stelzer, Stelljes, Steffen

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Where is the Stelfes family from?

You can see how Stelfes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stelfes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stelfes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Stelfes families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Stelfes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stelfes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Stelfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stelfes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stelfes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stelfes. For the veterans among your Stelfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stelfes lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stelfes

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