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Staffeld Family History

Staffeld 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: Stafford, Saalfeld, Saffell, Stanfield, Stoffel, Stoffels, Saffold

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Where is the Staffeld family from?

You can see how Staffeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staffeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Staffeld families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Staffeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Staffeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffeld 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 Staffeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staffeld. 25% of Staffeld men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Staffeld women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Staffeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staffeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffeld 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Staffeld. 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 213 military records available for the last name Staffeld. For the veterans among your Staffeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Staffeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Staffeld in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staffeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffeld 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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