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Stafforst Family History

Stafforst 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, Stanford, Spafford, Safford, Swafford, Stalford, Stoffers

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Where is the Stafforst family from?

You can see how Stafforst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stafforst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stafforst family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stafforst's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Stafforst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stafforst 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 14 census records available for the last name Stafforst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stafforst 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 Stafforst. 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 9 military records available for the last name Stafforst. For the veterans among your Stafforst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stafforst lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Stafforst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stafforst in 1986 was 79, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stafforst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stafforst 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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