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Stifft Family History

Stifft 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: Stiff, Tifft, Sticht, Staff, Stoff, Steff, Swift, Stief, Skiff

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Where is the Stifft family from?

You can see how Stifft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stifft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stifft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Stifft families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stifft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stifft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stifft 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 114 census records available for the last name Stifft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stifft 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Stifft. 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 124 military records available for the last name Stifft. For the veterans among your Stifft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stifft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Stifft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stifft in 1965 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stifft 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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