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Stifel Family History

Stifel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Stiefel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stifel family from?

You can see how Stifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stifel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Stifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Stifel families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stifel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Stifel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stifel 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 Stifel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stifel. 27% of Stifel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stifel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stifel were Inspector and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Inspector
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Stifel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stifel 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Stifel. 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 347 military records available for the last name Stifel. For the veterans among your Stifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stifel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Stifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stifel in 1949 was 53, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stifel 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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