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Staffner Family History

Staffner 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: Shaffner, Stauffer, Saffer, Gaffner, Shaffer, Staffieri, Schaffner

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Where is the Staffner family from?

You can see how Staffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staffner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Staffner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Staffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Staffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffner 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 83 census records available for the last name Staffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Staffner. 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 68 military records available for the last name Staffner. For the veterans among your Staffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Staffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Staffner in 1975 was 68, and 96 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffner 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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