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Staffler Family History

Staffler 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: Steffler, Stiffler, Stadler, Staller, Stauffer, Stabler, Stofflet

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Where is the Staffler family from?

You can see how Staffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Staffler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Staffler families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Staffler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Staffler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Staffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staffler. 56% of Staffler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Staffler women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Staffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Staffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffler 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Staffler. 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 329 military records available for the last name Staffler. For the veterans among your Staffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Staffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Staffler in 1962 was 85, and 54 in 2004.

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