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Styff Family History

Styff 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, Staff, Stoff, Steff, Stuff, Sheff, Stauff, Styer, Scaff, Stief

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Where is the Styff family from?

You can see how Styff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Styff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Styff families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Styff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Styff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Styff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Styff 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 63 census records available for the last name Styff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styff 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Styff. 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 36 military records available for the last name Styff. For the veterans among your Styff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Styff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Styff in 1977 was 45, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Styff 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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