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Stuffer Family History

Stuffer 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: Stauffer, Stoffer, Snuffer, Stouffer, Duffer, Huffer, Stuber, Stuhler

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Where is the Stuffer family from?

You can see how Stuffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stuffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Stuffer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stuffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stuffer 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 Stuffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stuffer. 36% of Stuffer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Stuffer women worked as a Servant.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Stuffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Stuffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuffer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Stuffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Stuffer. For the veterans among your Stuffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuffer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Stuffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stuffer in 1958 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stuffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stuffer 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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