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Stiffey Family History

Stiffey 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: Steffey, Stiff, Stiefel, Stilley, Stifter, Riffey, Steffen, Steffek

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Where is the Stiffey family from?

You can see how Stiffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiffey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stiffey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiffey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stiffey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiffey 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 Stiffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stiffey. 64% of Stiffey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Molder
    19%

What Stiffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Stiffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiffey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Stiffey. 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 262 military records available for the last name Stiffey. For the veterans among your Stiffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiffey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stiffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Stiffey in 1963 was 87, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stiffey 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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