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Stiftner Family History

Stiftner 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: Stifter, Stiltner, Stitzer, Sittner, Stinner, Stettner, Stiner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiftner 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 23 census records available for the last name Stiftner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiftner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stiftner. 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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There are 72 military records available for the last name Stiftner. For the veterans among your Stiftner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiftner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Stiftner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stiftner in 1976 was 77, and 85 in 2001.

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