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Stiffen Family History

Stiffen 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: Steffen, Sniffen, Staffen, Stiff, Stien, Stiefel, Stigen, Stifter

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Where is the Stiffen family from?

You can see how Stiffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiffen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stiffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Stiffen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiffen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Stiffen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiffen 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 Stiffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiffen. 27% of Stiffen men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Stiffen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiffen were Farmer 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Stiffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Stiffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiffen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Stiffen. 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 155 military records available for the last name Stiffen. For the veterans among your Stiffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiffen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Stiffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stiffen in 1967 was 96, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiffen 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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