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Staffans Family History

Staffans 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: Staffa, Steffens, Staffen, Steffan, Safran, Stafford, Tiffany

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Where is the Staffans family from?

You can see how Staffans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Staffans family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staffans's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Staffans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffans 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 101 census records available for the last name Staffans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffans 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Staffans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Staffans. For the veterans among your Staffans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffans lifespan?

Average Staffans life expectancy in 1969 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffans 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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