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Stanifer Family History

Stanifer Surname Meaning

Variant of Standifer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stanifer family from?

You can see how Stanifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stanifer family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stanifer's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Stanifer families in 1891.
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What did your Stanifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stanifer. 32% of Stanifer men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Stanifer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stanifer were Coal Loader and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Coal Loader
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stanifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanifer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Stanifer. 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 284 military records available for the last name Stanifer. For the veterans among your Stanifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanifer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stanifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stanifer in 1955 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stanifer 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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