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Stiffe Family History

Stiffe Surname Meaning

see Stiff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Stiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Stiffe families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Stiffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stiffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Stiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiffe 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Stiffe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Stiffe. For the veterans among your Stiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiffe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Stiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stiffe in 1983 was 55, and 46 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiffe 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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