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Staffey Family History

Staffey 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: Steffey, Staffen, Stanley, Stauffer, Staley, Staff, Stapley, Saffer

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Where is the Staffey family from?

You can see how Staffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Staffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Staffey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Staffey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Staffey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffey 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 Staffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staffey. 100% of Staffey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Staffey women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Staffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Staffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Staffey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Staffey. For the veterans among your Staffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Staffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Staffey in 1971 was 55, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffey 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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