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Styf Family History

Styf 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: Stys, Say, Star, Stiff, Seif, Styer, Staff, Stoff, Steff, Tye

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Where is the Styf family from?

You can see how Styf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Styf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Styf families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Styf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Styf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Styf 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 Styf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Styf. 100% of Styf 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%

What Styf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Styf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styf 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Styf. 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 31 military records available for the last name Styf. For the veterans among your Styf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Styf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Styf in 1970 was 57, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Styf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Styf 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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