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Stufer Family History

Stufer 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: Stuber, Stuver, Studer, Stofer, Stoufer, Storer, Stoker, Steer

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Where is the Stufer family from?

You can see how Stufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stufer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Stufer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Stufer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stufer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stufer 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 Stufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stufer. 50% of Stufer men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Stufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Stufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stufer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stufer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Stufer. For the veterans among your Stufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stufer lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Stufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Stufer in 1992 was 90, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stufer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stufer 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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