History of your Surname
Get access to Stiltner family records.Start a free trial

Stiltner Family History

Stiltner Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Steltner North German form of Stelzner .

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


Similar surnames: Siler, Spiller, Stiner, Stiller, Stelter, Giltner, Sittner, Miltner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Stiltner family from?

You can see how Stiltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stiltner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stiltner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stiltner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stiltner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stiltner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stiltner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stiltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stiltner. 20% of Stiltner men worked as a Farmer and 66% of Stiltner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stiltner were Laborer and Maid. .

View Census Data for Stiltner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Coal Miner
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    66%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    5%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Stiltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stiltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stiltner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Stiltner

Passenger Lists

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Stiltner. 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.

View all Stiltner immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Stiltner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Stiltner family history

Discover More

What is the average Stiltner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Stiltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Stiltner in 1946 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stiltner

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Stiltner family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Stiltner last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial