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Staffer Family History

Staffer 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: Stauffer, Saffer, Shaffer, Stoffer, Staffen, Stanger, Stadler

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Where is the Staffer family from?

You can see how Staffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Staffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Staffer families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Staffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Staffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffer 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 Staffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Staffer. 100% of Staffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Staffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Staffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffer 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Staffer. 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 675 military records available for the last name Staffer. For the veterans among your Staffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Staffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Staffer in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffer 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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