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Stfford Family History

Stfford 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, Sifford, Safford, Gifford, Shuford, Pafford, Stanford

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Where is the Stfford family from?

You can see how Stfford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stfford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stfford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Stfford families living in North Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Stfford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Stfford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stfford 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 54 census records available for the last name Stfford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stfford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stfford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Stfford. For the veterans among your Stfford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stfford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stfford

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