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Stiers Name Meaning

Flemish and North German: patronymic from Stier . This surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Stier, Spiers, Siers, Steiert, Stivers, Stigers, Stiens, Seiders

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Where is the Stiers family from?

You can see how Stiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stiers families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stiers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stiers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stiers. 100% of Stiers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiers 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Stiers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Stiers. For the veterans among your Stiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stiers lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Stiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stiers in 1940 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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