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Stiefeld Family History

Stiefeld 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: Stiefel, Steinfeld, Stiebel, Seinfeld, Seefeld, Stifel, Siegel

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Where is the Stiefeld family from?

You can see how Stiefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiefeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Stiefeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiefeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stiefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiefeld 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 12 census records available for the last name Stiefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiefeld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stiefeld. 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 4 military records available for the last name Stiefeld. For the veterans among your Stiefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiefeld lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Stiefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stiefeld in 1982 was 55, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiefeld 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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