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Stonesifer Family History

Stonesifer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinseifer (see Stonecipher).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stonesifer family from?

You can see how Stonesifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stonesifer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stonesifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Stonesifer families living in Maryland. This was about 82% of all the recorded Stonesifer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Stonesifer families in 1840.
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What did your Stonesifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stonesifer. 29% of Stonesifer men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Stonesifer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stonesifer were Truck Driver and 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Wife
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Stonesifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stonesifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stonesifer 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Stonesifer. 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 909 military records available for the last name Stonesifer. For the veterans among your Stonesifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stonesifer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stonesifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stonesifer in 1949 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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