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Stitely Family History

Stitely Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Steidle.

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


Similar surnames: Snively, Steely, Stiteler, Stutes, Stifel, Siverly, Shively, Smittle

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Where is the Stitely family from?

You can see how Stitely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stitely families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Stitely's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Stitely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stitely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stitely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stitely. 43% of Stitely men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Stitely women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitely were Carpenter and Presser. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Presser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stitely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitely 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Stitely. 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 364 military records available for the last name Stitely. For the veterans among your Stitely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitely lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stitely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stitely in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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