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Early Origins of the Stife family

The surname Stife was first found in Gloucester where they held a family seat, and the name was originally Styffe, and was sometimes used as an abbreviation of Stephen.

Early History of the Stife family

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Stife Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stiffe, Stiff, Styff, Styffe, Stife and others.

Early Notables of the Stife family

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Stife migration to the United States +



Stife Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Richard Stife, who settled in New England in 1768


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