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Stehfest Family History

Stehfest 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: Steffes, Tempest, Stennes, Steffey, Steffen, Steffek, Siefert

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Where is the Stehfest family from?

You can see how Stehfest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stehfest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stehfest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stehfest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stehfest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stehfest families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Stehfest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stehfest 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Stehfest. 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 Stehfest. For the veterans among your Stehfest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stehfest lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Stehfest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stehfest in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stehfest 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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