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Stryffeler Family History

Stryffeler 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: Striffler, Shreffler, Stoeffler, Steffler, Stiffler, Stauffer

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Where is the Stryffeler family from?

You can see how Stryffeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stryffeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Stryffeler families living in Oregon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stryffeler's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Stryffeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stryffeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stryffeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stryffeler. 100% of Stryffeler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Stryffeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stryffeler 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 Stryffeler. 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 41 military records available for the last name Stryffeler. For the veterans among your Stryffeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stryffeler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stryffeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stryffeler in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stryffeler 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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