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Stiefvater Family History

Stiefvater Name Meaning

German: from Middle Low German stēfvader ‘stepfather’ hence a relationship name.

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


Similar surnames: Stifter, Stichter, Strater, Stoever, Stiegler, Stiefel, Strieter

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Where is the Stiefvater family from?

You can see how Stiefvater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiefvater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiefvater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Stiefvater families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiefvater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stiefvater families in 1911.
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What did your Stiefvater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiefvater. 14% of Stiefvater men worked as a Manager and 34% of Stiefvater women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiefvater were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stiefvater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiefvater 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Stiefvater. 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 377 military records available for the last name Stiefvater. For the veterans among your Stiefvater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiefvater lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stiefvater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stiefvater in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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