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Stafan Family History

Stafan Name 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: Stefan, Staman, Stofan, Safran, Safar, Sagan, Taran, Staal, Shahan

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Where is the Stafan family from?

You can see how Stafan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stafan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stafan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Stafan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Stafan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stafan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stafan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stafan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stafan. 100% of Stafan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Stafan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stafan 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Stafan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Stafan. For the veterans among your Stafan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stafan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Stafan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Stafan in 1976 was 77, and 87 in 1980.

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