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Stapff Family History

Stapff 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: Stauff, Staff, Stapf, Stiff, Staple, Scarff, Stoff, Scaff, Steff

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Where is the Stapff family from?

You can see how Stapff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stapff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stapff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stapff families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Stapff's in USA. California had the highest population of Stapff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stapff 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 Stapff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Postoffice Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stapff. 100% of Stapff men worked as a Postoffice Clerk.

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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

  • Postoffice Clerk
    100%

What Stapff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Stapff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stapff 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Stapff. 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 191 military records available for the last name Stapff. For the veterans among your Stapff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stapff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Stapff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stapff in 1960 was 60, and 87 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stapff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stapff 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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