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Stifler Family History

Stifler 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: Stiller, Stifter, Stieler, Stigler, Stiffler, Spiller, Stadler

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Where is the Stifler family from?

You can see how Stifler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stifler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stifler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stifler family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stifler's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Stifler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stifler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stifler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stifler. 48% of Stifler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stifler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stifler were Machinist and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Conductor
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Stifler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stifler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stifler 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Stifler. 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 273 military records available for the last name Stifler. For the veterans among your Stifler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stifler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stifler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stifler in 1962 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stifler 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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