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Stafen Family History

Stafen 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: Staffen, Staten, Tafel, Stave, Steen, Steven, Stien, Stolen, Staley

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Where is the Stafen family from?

You can see how Stafen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stafen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stafen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Stafen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stafen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stafen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stafen 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 169 census records available for the last name Stafen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stafen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Stafen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Stafen. For the veterans among your Stafen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stafen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Stafen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stafen in 1965 was 77, and 51 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stafen 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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