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Stiffler Family History

Stiffler Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Stiefler a variant of Stiefel .

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


Similar surnames: Striffler, Steffler, Stinger, Stoffer, Stigler, Stiller, Stofflet

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Where is the Stiffler family from?

You can see how Stiffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiffler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Stiffler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiffler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stiffler families in 1911.
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What did your Stiffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiffler. 24% of Stiffler men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Stiffler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiffler were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Stiffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiffler 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Stiffler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stiffler. For the veterans among your Stiffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiffler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Stiffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stiffler in 1943 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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