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Steffani Family History

Steffani 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: Stefani, Steffan, Stefanic, Stefan, Steffen, Stephani, Stefano

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Where is the Steffani family from?

You can see how Steffani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steffani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steffani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Steffani families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steffani's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Steffani families in 1880.
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What did your Steffani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steffani. 38% of Steffani men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Steffani women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steffani were Miner and Nurse. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Steffani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steffani 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Steffani. 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 Steffani. For the veterans among your Steffani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steffani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Steffani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Steffani in 1963 was 64, and 58 in 2004.

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